What reading level is The Tick?

The Tick by Ben Edlund is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Tick appropriate for?

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

Does The Tick have any content warnings?

The Tick has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Tick?

The Tick by Ben Edlund is 148 pages.

The Tick

Ben Edlund

The Tick

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Six Action-Packed Adventures

by Ben Edlund

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

The city trembles as a towering hero crashes through the streets, ready to take on evil—if only he knew what he was up against! At four hundred pounds and seven feet tall, The Tick is unstoppable, but will his wild plans save the day or cause chaos? The battle is just beginning, and nothing is as it seems.

Themes

Animals - InsectsAdventure HumorSuperheroes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade graphic novel features The Tick, a large and eccentric superhero who believes he's fighting evil in the city. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines humor and action with a quirky lead character. Parents should note the zany and sometimes chaotic antics, but there is no graphic content or serious violence.