What reading level is King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books)?

King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books) by Jean Little is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books) appropriate for?

King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books) is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books)?

King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books) is fiction — Hedgehogs.

Does King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books) have any content warnings?

King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books)?

King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books) by Jean Little is 76 pages.

King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books)

Jean Little

King Max (Planet Reader First Chapter Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Little

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if a little hedgehog ended up with a shiny new 'crown' on his head? Max didn't realize the strange device was actually a transmitter, but his friends are convinced he's the long-lost hedgehog king! How will Max handle his new royal role and the secrets behind his mysterious crown?

Themes

AnimalsHumor Friendship AdventureEarly Reader

Quick Assessment

King Max is a charming early chapter book about a hedgehog who becomes mistaken for royalty when scientists attach a transmitter to his head. Suitable for ages 5-8 and reading level grade 3.0, the story combines humor and animal themes to engage young readers with accessible language and gentle adventure. Parents can expect light conflict and playful misunderstandings without any concerning content.