Remy Sneakers vs. the Robo-rats
Kevin Sherry
Remy Sneakers vs. the Robo-rats
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kevin Sherry
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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
What if a clever raccoon was blamed for a big break-in at the Science Museum? Imagine teaming up with a brave mouse and a crew of city critters to catch a sneaky criminal mastermind—and face an army of robo-rats! Can Remy Sneakers and friends save the day before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Remington Raccoon, nicknamed Remy Sneakers, as he tries to clear his name after being falsely accused of a break-in at the Science Museum. With the help of a mouse and other animal friends, Remy confronts a villain controlling robotic rats. The book is appropriate for ages 9-12, featuring themes of friendship, problem-solving, and adventure with light suspense but no intense content.
Why we rated Remy Sneakers vs. the Robo-rats 9LE
Remy Sneakers vs. the Robo-rats is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 124 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Remy Sneakers vs. the Robo-rats works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Remy Sneakers vs. the Robo-rats as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Remy Sneakers vs. the Robo-rats explores animals, adventure, friendship, juvenile fiction, and science & nature — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the voodoo vultures from Venus
Dav Pilkey
Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the voodoo vultures from Venus
Dav Pilkey
Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the mecha-monkeys from Mars
Dav Pilkey
Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the mecha-monkeys from Mars
Dav Pilkey
Remy Sneakers and the Lost Treasure (Remy Sneakers #2)
Kevin Sherry
Remy Sneakers and the Lost Treasure (Remy Sneakers #2)
Kevin Sherry
Robots!
R. McGeddon
Robots!
R. McGeddon
Robot Attack
Elisabetta Dami
Robot Attack
Elisabetta Dami
Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the naughty nightcrawlers from Neptune
Dav Pilkey
Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot vs. the naughty nightcrawlers from Neptune
Dav Pilkey
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781338034608
- Pages
- 124
- Publisher
- Scholastic, Incorporated
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction