What reading level is Pranks and attacks!?

Pranks and attacks! by Laurent Richard is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Pranks and attacks! appropriate for?

Pranks and attacks! is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Pranks and attacks!?

Pranks and attacks! is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Tao, the Little Samurai series.

Does Pranks and attacks! have any content warnings?

Pranks and attacks! has a HootRating of 7C (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 Pranks and attacks!?

Pranks and attacks! by Laurent Richard is 63 pages (approximately 2,501 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Pranks and attacks!

Laurent Richard

Pranks and attacks!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book 1

by Laurent Richard

Illustrated by Ryser, Nicolas, illustrator

Tao, the Little Samurai

Reading Level 2-3 7C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Tao trains hard at Master Snow's martial arts school, but his playful spirit leads to lots of jokes and pranks with friends Ray, Lee, and Kat. Between learning new moves and trying to be punctual, Tao also tries to dodge his chores, making every day full of fun and challenges. Join Tao as he balances friendship, discipline, and mischief in his exciting adventures.

Themes

Friendship Humor AdventureConduct of LifeSports

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Pranks and attacks! 7C

Pranks and attacks! is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 63 pages (approximately 2,501 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Pranks and attacks! works for readers up to grade 4.8.

Read aloud, Pranks and attacks! takes about 17 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Pranks and attacks! 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, Pranks and attacks! explores friendship, humor, adventure, conduct of life, and sports — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, humor, adventure.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 3 more books in the Tao, the Little Samurai series.