What reading level is Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'!?

Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'! by Dan Gutman is at a Level 3 reading level (Lexile 560L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'! appropriate for?

Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'! is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'!?

Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'! is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'! have any content warnings?

Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'! has a HootRating of 8C (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 Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'!?

Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'! by Dan Gutman is 106 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'!

Dan Gutman

Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dan Gutman

Reading Level 3 8C 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

Mr. Harrison isn’t just any tech guy—he’s a genius who can fix anything from computers to pencil sharpeners! When the whole school loses power, chaos erupts, but Mr. Harrison’s brainy inventions might just be the hero everyone needs. Can his quirky skills save the day and stop the school from falling apart?

Themes

SchoolsHumorTeachersFriendship

Quick Assessment

This humorous early reader follows Mr. Harrison, the school’s tech expert, who uses his inventive skills to solve a power outage crisis. Suitable for ages 5-8 and reading level Grade 3.0, the book blends lighthearted humor with themes about problem-solving and school life. There is no intense content, making it a safe and fun choice for young readers.

Why we rated Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'! 8C

Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'! is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 560L across 106 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'! works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Mr. Harrison is embarrassin'! as 8C ("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. Harrison is embarrassin'! explores schools, humor, teachers, and friendship — 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.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about schools, humor, teachers.