What reading level is Horrible Harry's Secret?

Horrible Harry's Secret by Suzy Kline is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Horrible Harry's Secret appropriate for?

Horrible Harry's Secret is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is Horrible Harry's Secret?

Horrible Harry's Secret is fiction — Friendship.

Does Horrible Harry's Secret have any content warnings?

Horrible Harry's Secret has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Horrible Harry's Secret?

Horrible Harry's Secret by Suzy Kline is 52 pages.

Horrible Harry's Secret

Suzy Kline

Horrible Harry's Secret

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Suzy Kline

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Horrible Harry is known for his mischievous tricks, but now he's got a secret that changes everything—he's fallen in love with Song Lee! Even his best friend Doug is shocked by all the mushy feelings. What happens when friendship and feelings collide in the classroom?

Themes

FriendshipSchoolsChildren's FictionComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This early reader explores the themes of friendship and young crushes through the humorous adventures of Horrible Harry and his classmates. Appropriate for ages 5-8, the book handles the complexities of changing friendships with lightheartedness and warmth. There are no intense or problematic content elements, making it a gentle introduction to emotional growth for young readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

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Data Confidence

Suzy Kline

Level 3 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

52 pages

ISBN: 9780142406069
Pages: 52
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2006
Type: Fiction

Genres

Friendship

Subjects

SchoolsFriendship