What reading level is The Gopher Vanishes?

The Gopher Vanishes by Rich Stim is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Gopher Vanishes appropriate for?

The Gopher Vanishes is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Gopher Vanishes?

The Gopher Vanishes is fiction.

Does The Gopher Vanishes have any content warnings?

The Gopher Vanishes has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

The Gopher Vanishes

Rich Stim

The Gopher Vanishes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Ralphie the Gopher

by Rich Stim

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Ralphie clings to a swaying branch, heart pounding as a fierce raccoon circles below. With only a cell phone and his ID bracelet, he’s got to think fast to escape the wild. But just when he thinks he's safe, a surprising offer changes everything.

Themes

Adventure Friendship Coming of AgeAnimalsCreativity

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows Ralphie, a clever but grumpy gopher who escapes from a moving train and faces challenges in the wild, including encounters with hostile animals. Along the way, themes of bravery and friendship emerge, with light suspense and some mild peril appropriate for ages 9-12. The story also explores creativity and self-discovery as Ralphie considers a new path as a harmonica player.