What reading level is Ice Cream Kid?

Ice Cream Kid by Clark Todd is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ice Cream Kid appropriate for?

Ice Cream Kid is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Ice Cream Kid?

Ice Cream Kid is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ice Cream Kid have any content warnings?

Ice Cream Kid has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Ice Cream Kid?

Ice Cream Kid by Clark Todd is 129 pages.

Ice Cream Kid

Clark Todd

Ice Cream Kid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Brain Freeze!

by Clark Todd

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Irwin races down the bannister, heart pounding as he snatches the last Fudgsicle from the ice cream cart. Suddenly, a brain freeze zaps him, and everything changes—he can run faster than lightning and even talk to animals! But when the sneaky lunch lady starts causing trouble, will Irwin be ready to stop her?

Themes

Friendship Adventure HumorSchool LifeSuperheroes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Irwin Snackcracker, an ordinary fourth grader who gains superpowers after eating a special ice cream treat at school. With themes of friendship, self-discovery, and good versus evil, the story includes light humor and mild adventure scenes appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the playful depiction of a villainous lunch lady, but the content remains suitable and engaging for this age group.