The hole to China

Michael Rex

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The hole to China

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Rex

Stepping Stone; Icky Ricky

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Icky Ricky loves all things slimy and muddy, and he’s determined to dig a giant hole all the way to China right in his own backyard! Along the way, he stumbles into messy adventures, including a pigpen mishap that’s as icky as it gets. Get ready to laugh out loud at Ricky’s wild and gooey escapades!

Themes

HumorAdventureBehaviorJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

120 pages
6,784 words
45m read-aloud
ISBN
9780385375566
Pages
120
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
6,784
Read-Aloud
~45 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Human BehaviorHumorous StoriesBehaviorHumorous Fiction