Snake Food
Kristin Ann Fulton
Snake Food
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Hazelsmith Family Adventure
by Kristin Ann Fulton
The text is written at a 4th 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
The sharp scent of chemicals fills the air, mingling with the creak of floorboards underfoot. Olivia and Theo step into their uncle's house, where whispers of secrets and shadowy figures stir their curiosity. Every clue they uncover pulls them deeper into a web of mystery and danger, but their courage shines brightest in the darkest moments.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade adventure follows siblings Olivia and Theo as they uncover secrets behind their missing uncle's sudden disappearance. Featuring themes of bravery, problem-solving, and teamwork, the story includes mild peril and villainous characters but remains age-appropriate for readers ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of suspense and mild tension typical of action-adventure fiction.
Why we rated Snake Food 9LE
Snake Food is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 185 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Snake Food works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Snake Food as 9LE ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Snake Food explores adventure, friendship, family, and mystery — 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, friendship, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9798988597735
- Pages
- 185
- Publisher
- BroadwayPacificPress
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction