What reading level is The cuckoo clock of doom?

The cuckoo clock of doom by Robert Lawrence Stine is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The cuckoo clock of doom appropriate for?

The cuckoo clock of doom is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The cuckoo clock of doom?

The cuckoo clock of doom is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Goosebumps series.

Does The cuckoo clock of doom have any content warnings?

The cuckoo clock of doom has a HootRating of 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The cuckoo clock of doom?

The cuckoo clock of doom by Robert Lawrence Stine is 118 pages (approximately 18,683 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The cuckoo clock of doom

Robert Lawrence Stine

The cuckoo clock of doom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Goosebumps

Reading Level 2-3 7LP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Mike Webster discovers a mysterious antique clock that can rewind time, causing him to grow younger every day. As he races against the clock, he must navigate the challenges of reversing his age and the strange effects it brings. Adventure and spooky surprises await in this thrilling tale.

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-BuildingHorror

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The cuckoo clock of doom 7LP

The cuckoo clock of doom is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 118 pages (approximately 18,683 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The cuckoo clock of doom works for readers up to grade 4.9.

Read aloud, The cuckoo clock of doom runs about 2.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate The cuckoo clock of doom as 7LP ("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, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, The cuckoo clock of doom explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and horror — 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.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, horror.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 79 more books in the Goosebumps series.