What reading level is Anne & Henry?

Anne & Henry by Dawn Ius is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 750L). Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Anne & Henry appropriate for?

Anne & Henry is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Anne & Henry?

Anne & Henry is fiction — Fiction.

Does Anne & Henry have any content warnings?

Anne & Henry has a HootRating of 9LE (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 Anne & Henry?

Anne & Henry by Dawn Ius is 289 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

Anne & Henry

Dawn Ius

Anne & Henry

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dawn Ius

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Henry Tudor is destined for greatness, but his life feels like a straightjacket. Then Anne Boleyn bursts in—bold, fearless, and ready to rewrite the rules. Their secret romance could change everything, but at what cost?

Themes

Romance Family Coming of AgeYoung Adult Fiction

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel explores the pressures of family expectations and the thrill of forbidden romance through the story of Henry Tudor and Anne Boleyn. Targeted at teens, it features themes of ambition, love, and personal freedom. Parents should note the depiction of teenage romance and the emotional challenges of balancing duty and desire.

Why we rated Anne & Henry 9LE

Anne & Henry is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 750L across 289 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Anne & Henry works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Anne & Henry as 9LE ("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, Anne & Henry explores romance, family, coming of age, and young adult fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about romance, family, coming of age.