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The heroic adventure of Hercules Amsterdam

Melissa Glenn Haber

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The heroic adventure of Hercules Amsterdam

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Melissa Glenn Haber

Reading Level 6 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A human boy, just three inches tall, finds a home and happiness in a mouse city until he learns of a ancient threat and goes on a dangerous quest to save the city, assisted by old friends and new.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The heroic adventure of Hercules Amsterdam Level 0

The heroic adventure of Hercules Amsterdam is written at a Level 6 reading level across 213 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The heroic adventure of Hercules Amsterdam works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate The heroic adventure of Hercules Amsterdam as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

213 pages
ISBN
0525471197
Pages
213
Publisher
Dutton Juvenile
Published
2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SizeMiceIndividualityAdventure and AdventurersSize and Shape