Mr. Clever
Roger Hargreaves
Mr. Clever
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Roger Hargreaves
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Mr. Clever is solving a tricky puzzle right now, his eyebrows furrowed and his brain buzzing. Suddenly, something surprising happens that even he didn't expect. What will he do next?
Quick Assessment
This delightful early reader features Mr. Clever, one of the beloved Mr. Men characters known for his wit and problem-solving skills. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story combines simple text with colorful illustrations to engage young readers as they follow Mr. Clever's amusing adventures. The content is lighthearted and free from any sensitive themes, making it a safe and enjoyable choice for early literacy development.
Why we rated Mr. Clever 7C
Mr. Clever is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mr. Clever works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Mr. Clever as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Mr. Clever explores friendship, humor, adventure, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, humor, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781405274463
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Egmont
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction