What reading level is Monster of the Year?

Monster of the Year by Bruce Coville is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Monster of the Year appropriate for?

Monster of the Year is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Monster of the Year?

Monster of the Year is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Monster of the Year have any content warnings?

Monster of the Year 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 Monster of the Year?

Monster of the Year by Bruce Coville is 150 pages.

Monster of the Year

Bruce Coville

Monster of the Year

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bruce Coville

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if your summer was so boring that the only way to fix it was a Monster of the Year Contest? Just as Mike and Kevver hope for some excitement, a mysterious telegram from Transylvania arrives—and with it, Igor, the very first monster contestant. Who else will show up, and what wild adventures await?

Themes

Friendship Adventure Fantasy World-BuildingChildren: Babies & Toddlers

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows two friends who create a 'Monster of the Year' contest to add excitement to their dull summer. The story introduces imaginative and playful monster characters, including Igor from Transylvania, making it suitable for children ages 9-12. It contains light fantasy elements and mild suspense but no intense content, making it appropriate for this age group.