What reading level is Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes?

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes by Robert Lawrence Stine is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes appropriate for?

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes?

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Goosebumps series.

Does Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes have any content warnings?

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes has a HootRating of 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes?

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes by Robert Lawrence Stine is 119 pages (approximately 19,641 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes

Robert Lawrence Stine

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Goosebumps #34

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Goosebumps

Reading Level 2-3 7LP Ages 9-12 Matched

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When Joe Burton's dad adds two strange-looking lawn gnomes to their yard, mysterious mischief starts happening under the cover of night. Strange noises, broken veggies, and secret whispers make Joe wonder if these quiet garden statues might be up to no good. Get ready for spooky fun and unexpected surprises in this creepy tale!

Themes

HorrorMystery Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes 7LP

Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 119 pages (approximately 19,641 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes works for readers up to grade 4.9.

Read aloud, Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes runs about 2.2 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes as 7LP ("Light — Physical") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes explores horror, mystery, and family — 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.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about horror, mystery, family.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 79 more books in the Goosebumps series.