What reading level is Warton and the contest?

Warton and the contest by Russell E. Erickson is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Warton and the contest appropriate for?

Warton and the contest is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is Warton and the contest?

Warton and the contest is fiction — Birds.

Does Warton and the contest have any content warnings?

Warton and the contest has a HootRating of 6C (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 Warton and the contest?

Warton and the contest by Russell E. Erickson is 89 pages.

Warton and the contest

Russell E. Erickson

Warton and the contest

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Russell E. Erickson

Reading Level 1-2 6C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Warton and Morton aren’t just any toad brothers — they’re the bravest critters in the swamp! When a sneaky crow snatches Grandpa Arbuckle’s watch-compass, these two hop into action with a clumsy mouse and a blind blue jay. Together, they face surprising challenges that prove friendship can beat any contest.

Themes

Friendship AdventureAnimalsTeamwork

Quick Assessment

This charming early reader follows two toad brothers as they embark on a quest to retrieve a stolen watch-compass, aided by a mouse and a blind blue jay. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story emphasizes themes of friendship, teamwork, and perseverance through gentle animal characters and accessible language. There is no intense content, making it appropriate for young readers just building confidence.