Hucking Cody
Aaron Topp
Hucking Cody
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Tale of Betrayal, Jealousy, Brotherly Love and Freeriding
by Aaron Topp
The text is written at a 6th 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
Cody Harrington isn’t your average kid—he’s a fearless bike rider who can pull off amazing stunts, but life off the bike is a whole different challenge. Blamed for a burglary, dodging bullies, and trying to figure out girls, Cody’s world feels like it’s spinning out of control. Can he master the tricks of growing up and winning the things that matter most?
Quick Assessment
Hucking Cody follows a middle-grade boy navigating typical pre-teen challenges like responsibility, sibling dynamics, and first crushes, all set against his passion for biking. The story highlights themes of personal growth, resilience, and family relationships, making it appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note mild bullying and realistic interpersonal conflicts are present but handled with age-appropriate sensitivity.
Why we rated Hucking Cody 11LE
Hucking Cody is written at a Level 6 reading level across 263 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hucking Cody works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Hucking Cody as 11LE ("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, Hucking Cody explores friendship, family, coming of age, sports, and adventure — 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 friendship, family, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780473326685
- Pages
- 263
- Publisher
- Egan Publishing, Mary
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction