What reading level is The Hop?

The Hop by Sharelle Byars Moranville is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 700L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Hop appropriate for?

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

What genre is The Hop?

The Hop is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Hop have any content warnings?

The Hop 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.

How many pages is The Hop?

The Hop by Sharelle Byars Moranville is 288 pages.

The Hop

Sharelle Byars Moranville

The Hop

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharelle Byars Moranville

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

Here’s a secret: a tiny toad named Tad is about to face a giant machine that could wipe out his whole world. To save his home, Tad must do something that seems impossible—a toad has to kiss a human girl! But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

ConservationFriendship AdventureEnvironmental AwarenessAnimals

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Tad, a small toad on a daring mission to save his home from destruction by a monstrous machine. Alongside his friend and a determined girl named Taylor, the story explores themes of conservation and bravery appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the story involves mild peril and environmental messages.