Little Shop of Hamsters

Robert Lawrence Stine

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Little Shop of Hamsters

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Goosebumps HorrorLand #14

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Goosebumps HorrorLand

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Sam is eager to prove he's responsible enough for a pet, so he starts working at a pet shop filled with hamsters. But things take a scary turn when the adorable hamsters transform into terrifying creatures, and Sam must find a way to stay safe. Could a mysterious souvenir from HorrorLand be behind the strange happenings?

Themes

MonstersPetsAdventureJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

135 pages
20,792 words
2h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545161954
Pages
135
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
20,792
Read-Aloud
~2h 19m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

MonstersPet ShopsPetsHamsters As PetsHamstersHorror StoriesAmusement ParksFantasy Fiction