Our Friend Hedgehog

Lauren Castillo

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Our Friend Hedgehog

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of Us

by Lauren Castillo

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 best friend suddenly disappeared in a big storm? Imagine a tiny island, a brave little Hedgehog, and a trail of clues that lead to new friends and unexpected adventures. But can Hedgehog and her new pals find Mutty before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

Our Friend Hedgehog is a gentle, heartwarming story about friendship, courage, and community, perfect for children ages 9-12. The story follows Hedgehog as she embarks on a quest to find her lost stuffed dog, Mutty, meeting a cast of charming characters along the way. Parents can expect themes of teamwork and kindness, with no concerning content, making it suitable for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9781524766726
Pages
128
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
2020
Type
Fiction

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