What reading level is Video Games Are Good for You!?

Video Games Are Good for You! by Daniel Mauleon is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Video Games Are Good for You! appropriate for?

Video Games Are Good for You! is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is Video Games Are Good for You!?

Video Games Are Good for You! is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Edge Books; Video Game Revolution series.

Does Video Games Are Good for You! have any content warnings?

Video Games Are Good for You! has a HootRating of 10C (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 Video Games Are Good for You!?

Video Games Are Good for You! by Daniel Mauleon is 32 pages (approximately 2,143 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Video Games Are Good for You!

Daniel Mauleon

Video Games Are Good for You!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Daniel Mauleon

Edge Books; Video Game Revolution

Reading Level 5-6 10C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Discover how playing video games can boost skills like hand-eye coordination and even encourage socializing and staying active. This fun story challenges old ideas and shows that video games can have plenty of positive effects. Perfect for young gamers curious about the benefits behind the screen!

Themes

Video gamesGamesJuvenile literature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Video Games Are Good for You! 10C

Video Games Are Good for You! is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 2,143 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Video Games Are Good for You! works for readers up to grade 7.5.

Read aloud, Video Games Are Good for You! takes about 14 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Video Games Are Good for You! as 10C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Video Games Are Good for You! explores video games, games, and juvenile literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about video games, games, juvenile literature.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 4 more books in the Edge Books; Video Game Revolution series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.