The Amazing Adventures of Raincoat Man (Hippo Funny S.)

Brandon Robshaw

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The Amazing Adventures of Raincoat Man (Hippo Funny S.)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brandon Robshaw

Illustrated by Colin Mier

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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: Tim's cartoons about Raincoat Man and his superhero friends aren't just drawings anymore—they've jumped off the page and given him amazing powers. Now, with super strength and courage, Tim is ready to take on the bullies and troublemakers at school. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

FriendshipAdventureHumorComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Tim, a young boy whose superhero cartoons come to life, granting him powers to confront challenges at school. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of bravery and standing up against bullying in an engaging, age-appropriate way. The story contains mild conflict but no intense violence or mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light ←
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780590133616
Pages
192
Publisher
Scholastic Hippo
Published
August 16, 1996
Type
Fiction