What reading level is The Gum Chewing Rattler?

The Gum Chewing Rattler by Joe Hayes is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Gum Chewing Rattler appropriate for?

The Gum Chewing Rattler is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6LP (Light — Physical).

What genre is The Gum Chewing Rattler?

The Gum Chewing Rattler is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Gum Chewing Rattler have any content warnings?

The Gum Chewing Rattler has a HootRating of 6LP (Light — Physical). 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.

How many pages is The Gum Chewing Rattler?

The Gum Chewing Rattler by Joe Hayes is 32 pages.

The Gum Chewing Rattler

Joe Hayes

The Gum Chewing Rattler

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joe Hayes

Illustrated by Antonio Castro L.

Reading Level 1-2 6LP Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What would you do if a rattlesnake slithered right up to you? Imagine a boy who just might have the trick to escape danger — all thanks to his chewing gum habit. But can his sticky secret really save him this time?

Themes

Adventure HumorAnimalsEarly Reader Fiction

Quick Assessment

This humorous tall tale features a young boy whose unusual habit of chewing gum becomes his unexpected defense against a rattlesnake. Suitable for early readers ages 5 to 8, this fiction book combines engaging storytelling with a light dose of nature knowledge. Parents should know it includes mild peril but remains age-appropriate and entertaining.