What reading level is Surry & Miss Beautiful Hippo Adventures?

Surry & Miss Beautiful Hippo Adventures by Liberty Dendron is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Surry & Miss Beautiful Hippo Adventures appropriate for?

Surry & Miss Beautiful Hippo Adventures is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Surry & Miss Beautiful Hippo Adventures?

Surry & Miss Beautiful Hippo Adventures is fiction.

Does Surry & Miss Beautiful Hippo Adventures have any content warnings?

Surry & Miss Beautiful Hippo Adventures has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). 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.

Surry & Miss Beautiful Hippo Adventures

Liberty Dendron

Surry & Miss Beautiful Hippo Adventures

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Liberty Dendron

Reading Level 5 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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 warm, humid air buzzes with the sounds of the Zambezi River as Surry dashes through the tall grass, his heart pounding. Suddenly, a surprise from Mr. Sun shrinks him down, turning his world upside down. As Surry and Miss Beautiful Hippo navigate their vibrant home, they discover that even the wildest adventures can teach the biggest lessons about family and friendship.

Themes

Family Adventure Friendship Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Surry and Miss Beautiful Hippo as they explore life near Zambia's Zambezi River. The story blends exciting animal adventures with important themes of compassion, family unity, and understanding one's place in the world. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book features engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, with no content concerns for this age group.