What reading level is Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls?

Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls by Michael Bishop is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls appropriate for?

Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls?

Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls have any content warnings?

Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls has a HootRating of 11LE (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 Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls?

Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls by Michael Bishop is 292 pages.

Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls

Michael Bishop

Joel-Brock the Brave and the Valorous Smalls

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Bishop

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Here's a secret: Joel-Brock's family disappeared into a twisting, mysterious world beneath Big Box Bonanzas, a strange store in Georgia. Now, with his brave friends Addi and Valona, he's stepping into a magical mushroom realm to rewrite the future—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship Family Mystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Joel-Brock and his friends as they venture into an underground magical world to rescue his missing family. The story blends elements of adventure, mystery, and science fiction, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. It contains imaginative themes without intense violence or mature content, making it appropriate for its target audience.