Question 1

What reading level are Gillian Cross's books?

Accepted Answer

Gillian Cross's books in HootRated's catalog range from Grade 5 reading level, with the typical book landing at Grade 5. 1 rated titles by Gillian Cross, each with a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.

Question 2

Are Gillian Cross's books appropriate for sensitive readers?

Accepted Answer

1 of Gillian Cross's 1 rated books are at Gentle or Mild intensity (100%) — appropriate for sensitive readers. 0 (0%) are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average content intensity across Gillian Cross's rated catalog is 2/5.

Question 3

What age are Gillian Cross's books appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Gillian Cross's rated books target Ages 9–12. HootRated rates each book on two axes — reading level (text difficulty) and content intensity (emotional weight) — so parents of advanced readers or sensitive kids can pick what matches both dimensions, not just one.

Books by Gillian Cross

Revolt at Ratcliffe's rags

The demon headmaster

The Prime Minister's Brain (Eagle Books)

Tightrope

The Dark Ground

Roscoe's Leap

Facing the Demon Headmaster

The great elephant chase

The Nightmare Game

Swimathon! (Barny, Spag and Clipper)

Gobbo the Great

The Demon Headmaster Strikes Again

Goose Girl