What reading level is Peter and the Starcatchers?

Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Peter and the Starcatchers appropriate for?

Peter and the Starcatchers is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Peter and the Starcatchers?

Peter and the Starcatchers is fiction.

Does Peter and the Starcatchers have any content warnings?

Peter and the Starcatchers has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Peter and the Starcatchers

Dave Barry

Peter and the Starcatchers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dave Barry

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: Peter isn’t just any orphan — he’s about to discover a hidden world of magic and danger. With his friends, he’s sent to an island ruled by the wicked King Zarboff, where adventure waits behind every shadow. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Peter and the Starcatchers is a fast-paced fantasy adventure suitable for children ages 9 to 12. It follows Peter, an orphan, and his friends as they face challenges on a mysterious island ruled by an evil king. The story contains mild peril and fantasy elements, making it an engaging read for middle-grade readers.