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A Tail of Camelot
Julie Leung
A Tail of Camelot
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Julie Leung
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if the fate of Camelot rested in the paws of a tiny mouse? Calib Christopher isn’t just any mouse—he dreams of joining the legendary Knights of the Round Table. But when a mysterious new threat looms over the castle, can he and his friend Cecily uncover the enemy before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel retells Arthurian legend through the eyes of mice living near Camelot, blending adventure, mystery, and friendship. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features themes of bravery, loyalty, and teamwork with mild peril but no intense violence or mature content. The story encourages imagination and an appreciation for classic tales in an accessible way.
Why we rated A Tail of Camelot 11LE
A Tail of Camelot is written at a Level 6 reading level across 296 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Tail of Camelot works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate A Tail of Camelot as 11LE ("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 Tail of Camelot explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, mystery, and coming of age — 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 adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
- ✓ Readers (and parents) who care about award-recognized writing — A Tail of Camelot carries an award.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062403995
- Pages
- 296
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction