What reading level is Roger is going fishing?

Roger is going fishing by Koen Van Biesen is at a Level 1-2 reading level (Lexile 210L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Roger is going fishing appropriate for?

Roger is going fishing is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is Roger is going fishing?

Roger is going fishing is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION.

Does Roger is going fishing have any content warnings?

Roger is going fishing has a HootRating of 6C (Clear). 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 Roger is going fishing?

Roger is going fishing by Koen Van Biesen is 46 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Roger is going fishing

Koen Van Biesen

Roger is going fishing

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Koen Van Biesen

Reading Level 1-2 6C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what surprises hide beneath the calm lake waters? Roger and Emily set out with their fishing poles, hoping for a quiet day by the water. But when something unexpected tugs at their lines, what will they reel in next?

Themes

Fishing storiesFriendshipJuvenile fictionFiction

Quick Assessment

This gentle early reader story follows Roger and Emily as they go fishing by the lake and discover unexpected surprises along the way. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, it encourages curiosity and friendship through simple prose and engaging illustrations. The book contains no content concerns and is perfect for young children building reading confidence.

Why we rated Roger is going fishing 6C

Roger is going fishing is written at a Level 1-2 reading level with a Lexile measure of 210L across 46 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Roger is going fishing works for readers up to grade 3.5.

We rate Roger is going fishing as 6C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Roger is going fishing explores fishing stories, friendship, juvenile fiction, 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.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about fishing stories, friendship, juvenile fiction.