What reading level is Stick and Stone?

Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Stick and Stone appropriate for?

Stick and Stone is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Friendship.

What genre is Stick and Stone?

Stick and Stone is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Stick and Stone series.

Does Stick and Stone have any content warnings?

Stick and Stone has a HootRating of 6C (Clear). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Friendship. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Stick and Stone?

Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry is 48 pages (approximately 252 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Stick and Stone

Beth Ferry

Stick and Stone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beth Ferry

Stick and Stone

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

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

Stick dreams of discovering his family tree, imagining it might be grand and full of surprises. With Stone by his side, they explore the forest together, sharing friendship and courage even when the woods become a little spooky. Their adventure shows how having a friend can make any journey feel safe and fun.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, friendship. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Stick and Stone 6C

Stick and Stone is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 252 words). Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stick and Stone works for readers up to grade 3.5.

Read aloud, Stick and Stone takes about 2 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Stick and Stone 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.

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

Thematically, Stick and Stone explores friendship, adventure, family, and coming of age — 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 friendship, adventure, family.