Horrible Handbook
Terry Deary
Horrible Handbook
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Handbook
by Terry Deary
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
An irresistibly brilliant full-colour souvenir for fans of Horrible Histories, the Movie: Rotten Romans- the first official Horrible Historiesfilm, releasing 26 July 2019! The Horrible Handbook is the ideal horriblyhilarious guide to the characters, settings and story behind Horrible Histories, the Movie: Rotten Romans. You'll love meeting Atti and Orla and discovering everything there is to know about their extraordinary adventure in Roman Britain. Horrible Histories, the Movie: Rotten Romans is the first feature adaptation of the bestselling children's history book series, directed by Dominic Brigstocke. WHO IS IN THE MOVIE? Sebastian Croft (young Ned Stark, Game of Thrones) and Emilia Jones (Anne Cromwell, Wolf Hall) staras Atti and Orla, alongside an all-star cast including: Nick Frost Craig Roberts Kim Cattrall Kate Nash Rupert Graves Alex Macqueen Derek Jacobi - reprising his role as Claudius.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated Horrible Handbook Level 0
Horrible Handbook is written at a Level 3 reading level across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Horrible Handbook works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Horrible Handbook as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781407195612
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Nonfiction