What reading level is A book of spirits and thieves?

A book of spirits and thieves by Michelle Rowen is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 690L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is A book of spirits and thieves appropriate for?

A book of spirits and thieves is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is A book of spirits and thieves?

A book of spirits and thieves is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does A book of spirits and thieves have any content warnings?

A book of spirits and thieves has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — Emotional). 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 A book of spirits and thieves?

A book of spirits and thieves by Michelle Rowen is 359 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

A book of spirits and thieves

Michelle Rowen

A book of spirits and thieves

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michelle Rowen

Reading Level 3-4 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

I have a secret to tell you: Becca found a mysterious book that nobody can read, and when she opened it, something unbelievable happened—she slipped into a magical world! But that’s only the beginning of an adventure filled with hidden treasures, powerful magic, and new friends who might change everything.

Themes

FantasyMagicAdventure FriendshipBooks

Quick Assessment

This fantasy novel follows two sisters who discover a magical book that transports one of them to another world, intertwining their fate with other characters in a richly imagined realm. Suitable for early readers around ages 5-8, it introduces themes of magic, friendship, and adventure with a suspenseful but age-appropriate tone. Parents should note that the story involves fantasy peril and some mild suspense but is generally light and engaging for young readers.

Why we rated A book of spirits and thieves 8LE

A book of spirits and thieves is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 690L across 359 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A book of spirits and thieves works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate A book of spirits and thieves as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, A book of spirits and thieves explores fantasy, magic, adventure, friendship, and books — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, magic, adventure.