What reading level is A World Without Princes?

A World Without Princes by Soman Chainani is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 890L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A World Without Princes appropriate for?

A World Without Princes is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Romantic Content.

What genre is A World Without Princes?

A World Without Princes is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the School for Good and Evil series.

Does A World Without Princes have any content warnings?

A World Without Princes has a HootRating of 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Romantic Content. 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 World Without Princes?

A World Without Princes by Soman Chainani is 433 pages (approximately 96,331 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

A World Without Princes

Soman Chainani

A World Without Princes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Soman Chainani

Illustrated by Bruno, Iacopo, illustrator

School for Good and Evil

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

In a magical kingdom divided by rival schools for girls and boys, Sophie and Agatha face new challenges that test their friendship and courage. As tensions rise between the students, secrets and loyalties are put to the test, blending adventure, magic, and unexpected romance. Together, they must find a way to bring peace before conflict tears them apart.

Themes

FantasyFriendship Adventure Coming of Age RomanceGood and EvilSchools

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, romantic content. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated A World Without Princes 10LP

A World Without Princes is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 890L across 433 pages (approximately 96,331 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A World Without Princes works for readers up to grade 7.7.

Read aloud, A World Without Princes runs about 10.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate A World Without Princes as 10LP ("Light — Physical") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Romantic Content.

Thematically, A World Without Princes explores fantasy, friendship, adventure, coming of age, and romance — 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.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, friendship, adventure.