What reading level is The hedgehog?

The hedgehog by H. D. (Hilda Doolittle) is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The hedgehog appropriate for?

The hedgehog is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The hedgehog?

The hedgehog is fiction — Fiction.

Does The hedgehog have any content warnings?

The hedgehog has a HootRating of 8LE (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.

How many pages is The hedgehog?

The hedgehog by H. D. (Hilda Doolittle) is 77 pages.

The hedgehog

H. D. (Hilda Doolittle)

The hedgehog

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by H. D. (Hilda Doolittle)

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd 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

The crisp mountain air smells like pine and fresh snow as Madge tiptoes through the quiet village streets. She hears whispers of change and feels the weight of new feelings she’s never known before. Everything around her is shifting, and so is her heart.

Themes

Family Historical Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Set in Switzerland during World War II, this gentle story follows Madge as she navigates the transition from childhood innocence to the complex emotions of love, loss, and belonging. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, the book addresses themes of separation and community in a sensitive, age-appropriate manner without graphic content.