What reading level is Lucy & Andy Neanderthal?

Lucy & Andy Neanderthal by Jeffrey Brown is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Lucy & Andy Neanderthal appropriate for?

Lucy & Andy Neanderthal is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Lucy & Andy Neanderthal?

Lucy & Andy Neanderthal is nonfiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Lucy & Andy Neanderthal have any content warnings?

Lucy & Andy Neanderthal has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). 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 Lucy & Andy Neanderthal?

Lucy & Andy Neanderthal by Jeffrey Brown is 240 pages.

Lucy & Andy Neanderthal

Jeffrey Brown

Lucy & Andy Neanderthal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeffrey Brown

Reading Level 6 11C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Lucy and Andy aren’t just any siblings—they’re Stone Age rock stars! They face wild mammoth hunts, mysterious cave paintings, and even a wandering baby sibling, all while living 40,000 years ago. But what happens when they meet a strange group of humans? This adventure proves that even in the Stone Age, family and fun never go out of style.

Themes

Humor Family Historical Adventure Science & NatureComics & Graphic Novels

Quick Assessment

Lucy & Andy Neanderthal is a humorous graphic novel series that follows two young siblings navigating life 40,000 years ago. While filled with lighthearted sibling antics and prehistoric adventures, the book also includes educational insights about Neanderthal life, making it suitable for children ages 9-12. The story contains no intense content and blends fun with historical facts, ideal for middle-grade readers interested in science and history.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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World Scope

Data Confidence

Adam Auerbach

Level 2 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

240 pages

ISBN: 9780525643975
Pages: 240
Publisher: Yearling
Published: 2018
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Comics & Graphic NovelsHumorous StoriesHistoricalPrehistoryGraphic NovelsBrothers and SistersNeanderthalsCartoons and Comics

People

Lucy