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Rise of the evil army
Todd H. Doodler
Rise of the evil army
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Todd H. Doodler
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Super Fly has defeated Crazy Cockroach once before, but now faces an even bigger challenge: a fearsome army of creepy crawlies determined to take over the bug world. With fierce foes like tarantulas, hornets, and fire ants, this thrilling adventure buzzes with action and humor for young readers who love heroic insect battles. Packed with lively illustrations, this story shows that heroes come in all sizes and shapes.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated Rise of the evil army 10LP
Rise of the evil army is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 119 pages (approximately 11,815 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rise of the evil army works for readers up to grade 7.1.
Read aloud, Rise of the evil army runs about 1.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Rise of the evil army as 10LP ("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, Rise of the evil army explores insects, humor, superheroes, adventure, and fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about insects, humor, superheroes.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Super Fly series.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 9781619633889
- Pages
- 119
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA Childrens
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 11,815
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 19m
- Text Density
- Light Text