What reading level is Voyages of Doctor Dolittle?

Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Voyages of Doctor Dolittle appropriate for?

Voyages of Doctor Dolittle is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Voyages of Doctor Dolittle?

Voyages of Doctor Dolittle is fiction.

Does Voyages of Doctor Dolittle have any content warnings?

Voyages of Doctor Dolittle 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 Voyages of Doctor Dolittle?

Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting is 138 pages.

Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Hugh Lofting

Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hugh Lofting

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

Tommy Stubbins scrambles after Doctor Dolittle as they dive beneath the waves, trying to track down the mysterious Long Arrow. Strange creatures chatter in languages only they can understand, and danger lurks in every shadow of the sea. What will they discover in the depths, and can they make it back safely?

Themes

AnimalsAdventure Friendship Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This classic middle-grade novel follows Doctor Dolittle and his new assistant, Tommy Stubbins, as they embark on adventurous voyages to find the famed naturalist Long Arrow. Along the way, Tommy learns to communicate with animals and faces various challenges across different exotic locations. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes mild peril and fantasy elements but remains a charming exploration of friendship and animal care.