What reading level is The secret room?

The secret room by Dori Hillestad Butler is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The secret room appropriate for?

The secret room is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6LT (Light — Thematic).

What genre is The secret room?

The secret room is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The secret room have any content warnings?

The secret room has a HootRating of 6LT (Light — Thematic). 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 secret room?

The secret room by Dori Hillestad Butler is 128 pages.

The secret room

Dori Hillestad Butler

The secret room

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dori Hillestad Butler

Illustrated by Damant, Aurore, 1981- illustrator

Reading Level 1-2 6LT Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st 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

Have you ever wished you could walk through walls? Kaz can! Now that passing through solid things feels less scary, he sneaks into Beckett’s secret room hidden in the library. But what’s waiting inside is a mystery that could change everything!

Themes

SecretsGhostsMystery AdventureEarly Reader Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader mystery features Kaz, a child who can pass through walls and discovers a hidden room in the library. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story gently explores themes of secrets and curiosity with light supernatural elements. It’s a fun, accessible read that encourages problem-solving without intense scares.