Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo Book 2
James Parks
Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo Book 2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
the Middle-Route Run
by James Parks
The text is written at a 6th 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
Rickety Stitch isn’t just any skeleton—he’s the only one with a soul, and he sings! With his gooey sidekick by his side, he braves giant spiders and spooky monsters to uncover a mysterious song that might reveal who he really is. But every step closer brings new dangers and secrets in the magical land of Eem.
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel follows Rickety Stitch, a singing skeleton minstrel, on his adventurous quest to discover his origins in a whimsical fantasy world. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends humor, fantasy, and mild peril with colorful illustrations. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and some suspenseful moments involving monsters and raiders.
Why we rated Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo Book 2 11LP
Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo Book 2 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo Book 2 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo Book 2 as 11LP ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo Book 2 explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and humor — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399556166
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction