Hilda and the hidden people
Davies, Stephen
Hilda and the hidden people
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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by Davies, Stephen
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you could befriend trolls, elves, and even giants all in one day? Imagine exploring a magical valley filled with fantastic creatures while sketching every adventure. But what happens when you might have to leave your enchanted home behind?
Quick Assessment
Hilda and the Hidden People follows a brave and curious girl named Hilda as she navigates friendships with magical creatures like trolls, elves, and giants. This illustrated chapter book, suitable for ages 9 to 12, is based on the popular animated series and explores themes of adventure and adapting to change. Parents should know it contains mild fantasy peril but is overall a warm story about family and courage.
Why we rated Hilda and the hidden people 9LE
Hilda and the hidden people is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 179 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hilda and the hidden people works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Hilda and the hidden people as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Hilda and the hidden people explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, family, and girls — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781911171447
- Pages
- 179
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction