What reading level is Six #1?

Six #1 by Jody Houser is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Six #1 appropriate for?

Six #1 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 6LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Six #1?

Six #1 is fiction — Young Adult Fiction. Part of the Stranger Things (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) series.

Does Six #1 have any content warnings?

Six #1 has a HootRating of 6LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Six #1?

Six #1 by Jody Houser is 24 pages (approximately 687 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Six #1

Jody Houser

Six #1

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jody Houser

Stranger Things (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight)

Reading Level 1-2 6LE Ages 9-12 Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 1st 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

Six is a brave girl with special powers who lives in a mysterious lab. She sees glimpses of what might happen next and tries to stay one step ahead to keep herself safe. Her story is filled with suspense and adventure that will keep you guessing.

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Six #1 6LE

Six #1 is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 687 words). Strong independent readers around grade 2.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Six #1 works for readers up to grade 3.9.

Read aloud, Six #1 takes about 5 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Six #1 as 6LE ("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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

Thematically, Six #1 explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and coming of age — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, coming of age.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 3 more books in the Stranger Things (ABDO/Spotlight); Graphic Novels (ABDO/Spotlight) series.