What reading level is Rabbit and the Rules?

Rabbit and the Rules by Darin Phillips is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Rabbit and the Rules appropriate for?

Rabbit and the Rules is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Rabbit and the Rules?

Rabbit and the Rules is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Rabbit and the Rules have any content warnings?

Rabbit and the Rules has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). 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.

Rabbit and the Rules

Darin Phillips

Rabbit and the Rules

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Darin Phillips

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

What if being picked on made you want to push others around? Rabbit the Dog finds herself caught in a tricky cycle of teasing and bullying. Can she figure out how to stop the anger before it gets out of control?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Humor

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade story explores the challenges of bullying from both perspectives—being picked on and becoming a bully. Rabbit the Dog learns valuable lessons in managing anger and resolving conflicts, offering relatable strategies for children ages 9 to 12. The book provides a gentle approach to an important social issue and encourages emotional growth.