What reading level is The New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette?

The New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette by Karen English is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette appropriate for?

The New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette?

The New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette is fiction.

Does The New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette have any content warnings?

The New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette 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 New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette?

The New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette by Karen English is 128 pages.

The New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette

Karen English

The New Kid on the Block/Audio Cassette

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Karen English

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

What would you do if a new kid showed up at your school and seemed completely different from everyone else? Third-grader Gavin and his friends can't decide if Khufu is a friend or a troublemaker—especially when Gavin's bike goes missing. Could Khufu be hiding a secret, or is there more to the story?

Themes

FriendshipSchool LifeTrustDifferences

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Gavin and his classmates as they navigate the arrival of a new student, Khufu, whose unfamiliar behavior sparks suspicion and curiosity. Suitable for children ages 9 to 12, the story explores themes of friendship, trust, and understanding differences in a school setting. Parents should note light conflict involving misunderstandings among peers, with no intense content.