What reading level is Also known as?

Also known as by Robin Benway is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 640L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Also known as appropriate for?

Also known as is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Also known as?

Also known as is fiction — Fiction.

Does Also known as have any content warnings?

Also known as 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 Also known as?

Also known as by Robin Benway is 310 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Also known as

Robin Benway

Also known as

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robin Benway

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

What if you discovered a secret world where spies hide in plain sight, and every friend might be an adventurer? Imagine sneaking through school halls with a mission that could change everything. But what if the biggest secret is still waiting to be uncovered?

Themes

AdventureSpiesFriendship HumorSchool Life

Quick Assessment

Also Known As is an engaging adventure story suitable for early readers aged 5-8, blending humor and suspense as it follows young spies navigating school life. The book offers light thrills and positive themes of friendship and courage without intense content, making it appropriate for its target age group.

Why we rated Also known as 8LE

Also known as is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 640L across 310 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Also known as works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate Also known as 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, Also known as explores adventure, spies, friendship, humor, and school life — 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.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, spies, friendship.