House on Hoarder Hill, the Book #2
Mikki Lish
House on Hoarder Hill, the Book #2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mikki Lish
The text is written at a 7th 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
I’m going to tell you a secret about the tunnels beneath Hoarder Hill—there’s a hidden world called the Fantastikhana where magic comes alive. Hedy’s skin is marked with a living map, pulling her deeper into a magical treasure hunt. But that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows siblings Hedy and Spencer as they explore secret tunnels under their grandfather’s house, discovering a magical tournament and a living map that leads them on a treasure hunt. The story blends mystery, family dynamics, and fantasy elements suitable for ages 9-12, with mild magical challenges and suspense. It offers an engaging sequel that encourages curiosity and bravery without intense content.
Why we rated House on Hoarder Hill, the Book #2 12LE
House on Hoarder Hill, the Book #2 is written at a Level 7 reading level across 304 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, House on Hoarder Hill, the Book #2 works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate House on Hoarder Hill, the Book #2 as 12LE ("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, House on Hoarder Hill, the Book #2 explores adventure, mystery, family, and multigenerational — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781338665192
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- Chicken House
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction