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Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge (Horrible Harry)

Suzy Kline

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Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge (Horrible Harry)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Suzy Kline

Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Sid just smashes Song Lee’s favorite origami praying mantis right in front of the whole class. Harry’s eyes narrow—this calls for triple revenge. But what will Harry’s plan be, and will it backfire in a big way?

Themes

HumorFriendshipSchoolsEarly ReadersJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early chapter book follows third-grader Horrible Harry as he deals with a classmate who ruins a friend’s origami project. The story is lighthearted and humorous, focusing on themes of friendship and problem-solving, suitable for children ages 5-8. Parents should note the playful depiction of revenge is portrayed in a fun, non-threatening way.

Why we rated Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge (Horrible Harry) 8LE

Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge (Horrible Harry) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge (Horrible Harry) works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge (Horrible Harry) as 8LE ("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, Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge (Horrible Harry) explores humor, friendship, schools, early readers, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

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.
  • Kids drawn to stories about humor, friendship, schools.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
ISBN
9780670060771
Pages
64
Publisher
Viking Juvenile
Published
September 21, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Revenge

Subjects

Chapter BooksSchoolsHumorous StoriesSchool & EducationRevengeAction & AdventureSchools in FictionRevenge in Fiction