What reading level is Hunger of the yeti?

Hunger of the yeti by Tommy Donbavand is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Hunger of the yeti appropriate for?

Hunger of the yeti is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Hunger of the yeti?

Hunger of the yeti is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Scream Street series.

Does Hunger of the yeti have any content warnings?

Hunger of the yeti has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Hunger of the yeti?

Hunger of the yeti by Tommy Donbavand is 116 pages (approximately 16,365 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Hunger of the yeti

Tommy Donbavand

Hunger of the yeti

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tommy Donbavand

Scream Street

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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

Luke, Resus, and Cleo manage to bring a mischievous baby yeti back from the snowy peaks of Tibet to Scream Street, only to find themselves chased by its furious mother. As the giant creature storms through their town, the trio must race against time to keep everyone safe and solve the wild mystery. Expect plenty of spooky fun, unexpected laughs, and thrilling adventures along the way!

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building Humor FriendshipHorror Tales

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Hunger of the yeti 9LP

Hunger of the yeti is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 116 pages (approximately 16,365 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hunger of the yeti works for readers up to grade 6.8.

Read aloud, Hunger of the yeti runs about 1.8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Hunger of the yeti as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Hunger of the yeti explores adventure, fantasy world-building, humor, friendship, and horror tales — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, humor.