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Books by Lloyd Alexander

6 books by Lloyd Alexander have full reviews here; all 25 Lloyd Alexander titles and editions in our catalog are rated for reading level and content intensity.

Lloyd Alexander has 6 books with full reviews on HootRated, spanning Grade 4–7 reading level. The typical Lloyd Alexander book lands at Grade 5, with average content intensity 2.3/5.

Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Lloyd Alexander book is right for a child. 67% of Lloyd Alexander's reviewed titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. None are rated Intense or Very Intense. The intensity badges below (green → red) help you match books to your child's emotional readiness, not just their reading ability. See our methodology for how we rate.

The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain)

Lloyd Alexander

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The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain)

Lloyd Alexander

Level 4-5 Mild

The Black Cauldron (The Chronicles of Prydain)

Lloyd Alexander

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The Black Cauldron (The Chronicles of Prydain)

Lloyd Alexander

Level 4-5 Mild

The castle of Llyr

Lloyd Alexander

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The castle of Llyr

Lloyd Alexander

Level 4-5 Mild

Taran Wanderer (The Chronicles of Prydain)

Lloyd Alexander

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Taran Wanderer (The Chronicles of Prydain)

Lloyd Alexander

Level 5-6 Moderate

The Foundling

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The Foundling

Lloyd Alexander

Level 4-5 Mild

High King

Lloyd Alexander

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High King

Lloyd Alexander

Level 7 Moderate

More Lloyd Alexander titles in our catalog

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  • Gypsy Rizka Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • How the cat swallowed thunder Level 1-2 · Gentle
  • The Beggar Queen Level 6 · Moderate
  • The Book of Three Level 5 · Mild
  • The Drackenberg Adventure Level 4-5 · Mild
  • The El Dorado Adventure Level 4-5 · Mild
  • The First Two Lives of Lukas-Kasha Level 6 · Mild
  • The fortune-tellers Level 2 · Gentle
  • The four donkeys Level 2 · Gentle
  • The Gawgon and the Boy Level 6 · Mild
  • The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio Level 7 · Mild
  • The Illyrian Adventure Level 4-5 · Mild
  • The Iron Ring (Novel) Level 7 · Moderate
  • The Jedera Adventure Level 4-5 · Mild
  • The Kestrel Level 6 · Moderate
  • The Philadelphia Adventure Level 4-5 · Mild
  • The remarkable journey of Prince Jen Level 5-6 · Mild
  • The rope trick Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Time Cat Level 6 · Mild

Questions about Lloyd Alexander's books

What reading level are Lloyd Alexander's books?
Lloyd Alexander's reviewed books range from Grade 4–7, with the typical book at Grade 5. Each title has a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.
Are Lloyd Alexander's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
4 of Lloyd Alexander's 6 reviewed books (67%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. None are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 2.3/5.
What age are Lloyd Alexander's books appropriate for?
Lloyd Alexander's reviewed books target Ages 9-12. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.