Stuffy the Hedgehog
Calvin Seymour
Stuffy the Hedgehog
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Calvin Seymour
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
Here's a secret: Stuffy the Hedgehog isn’t just any hedgehog—he’s on a daring adventure with his family to find a brand-new home. They face challenges and surprises at every turn, but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Stuffy the Hedgehog follows a young hedgehog and his family as they navigate various dangers in search of a new home. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade fantasy blends adventure with themes of family resilience. Parents should note the story contains mild peril appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Stuffy the Hedgehog 9LP
Stuffy the Hedgehog is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 176 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stuffy the Hedgehog works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Stuffy the Hedgehog as 9LP ("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.
Thematically, Stuffy the Hedgehog explores fantasy, adventure, and family — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — 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
2/10A 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
- 9781403322722
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Authorhouse
- Published
- August 2002
- Type
- Fiction