What reading level is Travels of Thelonious?

Travels of Thelonious by Richard Ford is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Travels of Thelonious appropriate for?

Travels of Thelonious is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Travels of Thelonious?

Travels of Thelonious is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Travels of Thelonious have any content warnings?

Travels of Thelonious has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). 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 Travels of Thelonious?

Travels of Thelonious by Richard Ford is 224 pages.

Travels of Thelonious

Richard Ford

Travels of Thelonious

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Fog Mound #1

by Richard Ford

Illustrated by Jon Buller

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Thelonious isn’t your average hero—he’s a master of teamwork like you’ve never seen before. In a world where working together can be as tricky as battling villains, he discovers eight amazing ways to unite people. What happens when you unlock the secret to true collaboration? Everything changes.

Themes

Science & Nature Fantasy World-Building Friendship Adventure

Quick Assessment

Travels of Thelonious is a middle-grade science fiction and fantasy graphic novel that explores themes of teamwork and leadership through imaginative storytelling. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it introduces readers to different modes of collective behavior and emphasizes the importance of cooperation in achieving goals. The book contains no explicit content but encourages social-emotional learning and critical thinking about collaboration.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 9780689876844
Pages: 224
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: May 23, 2006
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Comics & Graphic NovelsScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicFantasyChipmunksAction & AdventureAnimalsAdventure and AdventurersAnimal StoriesAdventure StoriesGraphic NovelsScience Fiction