What reading level is Radio Robert?

Radio Robert by Lois I. Fisher is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Radio Robert appropriate for?

Radio Robert is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Radio Robert?

Radio Robert is fiction — Fiction.

Does Radio Robert have any content warnings?

Radio Robert 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.

How many pages is Radio Robert?

Radio Robert by Lois I. Fisher is 128 pages.

Radio Robert

Lois I. Fisher

Radio Robert

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lois I. Fisher

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

Radio Robert isn’t just any kid—he’s the star of his dad’s radio show, sharing real moments that surprise everyone. His on-air stories about school, friends, and family shake up more than just the airwaves. What happens when speaking your truth changes everything?

Themes

Family FriendshipDivorce & Family ChangeRadio BroadcastingComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the impact of a child’s voice in a divorced family dynamic, as Robert regularly appears on his father’s radio show. It thoughtfully addresses themes of family change, friendship, and communication, appropriate for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the story touches on divorce and its effects on relationships but in an accessible, age-appropriate way.