Wild Jake Hiccup
Sol M. Davidson
Wild Jake Hiccup
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The History of America's First Frontiersman
by Sol M. Davidson
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Jake's hiccups won't stop—not even when he's face-to-face with a rushing river or a wild bear! Each hiccup sends him tumbling into wild adventures that rewrite history in the funniest ways. But when his biggest hiccup yet shakes the whole town, what will happen next?
Quick Assessment
This humorous middle-grade fiction reimagines American folklore and historical events through the misadventures of Jake, a boy with unstoppable hiccups. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story offers a playful take on tall tales with lighthearted humor and no sensitive content. Parents can expect an entertaining read that encourages imagination and interest in history.
Why we rated Wild Jake Hiccup 9C
Wild Jake Hiccup is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 152 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wild Jake Hiccup works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Wild Jake Hiccup as 9C ("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, Wild Jake Hiccup explores humor, adventure, american folklore, and tall tales — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, adventure, american folklore.
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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1564120031
- Pages
- 152
- Publisher
- House of the Nine Muses, Incorporated
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction