What reading level is The Tiger Rising?

The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Tiger Rising appropriate for?

The Tiger Rising is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Tiger Rising?

The Tiger Rising is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Tiger Rising have any content warnings?

The Tiger Rising has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: 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 Tiger Rising?

The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo is 121 pages.

The Tiger Rising

Kate DiCamillo

The Tiger Rising

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kate DiCamillo

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

Rob Horton is not your average kid — he carves wood to escape his tough world, but when his fierce friend Sistine challenges him, they hatch a daring plan to free a real tiger locked away nearby. This isn't just about a wild animal; it's about courage, friendship, and standing up for what feels right. What will happen when their secret comes roaring to life?

Themes

FriendshipAnimals — TreatmentComing of Age AdventureEmotional GrowthFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows 11-year-old Rob Horton, who finds solace in wood carving while navigating difficult emotions in rural Florida. Alongside Sistine, a spirited friend, he becomes involved in a plan to free a captive tiger, which serves as a metaphor for freedom and healing. The story handles themes of friendship, loss, and emotional growth, suitable for readers aged 9-12 with some mild emotional intensity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Mild Peril

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

121 pages

ISBN: 9780763618988
Pages: 121
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: 2006
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

TigersAnimalsTreatmentWood-carvingFriendshipWood CarvingFloridaAnimal WelfareTigerSpanish Language MaterialsAmistadFicción JuvenilTigresAnimalesTalla En MaderaFiccion JuvenilTrator De LosGriefBullyingLoneliness

Places

Florida