Horrible Harry and the battle of the bugs
Suzy Kline
Horrible Harry and the battle of the bugs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Suzy Kline
Illustrated by Wummer, Amy, illustrator
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
When Doug gets lice, Harry is determined to help him get rid of the itchy invaders before things get out of hand. Together, they face the pesky bugs and learn about friendship and teamwork along the way. It’s a funny and relatable adventure about dealing with an icky problem at school.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include bullying. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780425288207
- Pages
- 67
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 5,598
- Read-Aloud
- ~37 min
- Text Density
- Light Text