What reading level is Battles of the clans?

Battles of the clans by Jean Little is at a Level 6 reading level (Lexile 900L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Battles of the clans appropriate for?

Battles of the clans is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Battles of the clans?

Battles of the clans is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Warriors (Harper Collins) series.

Does Battles of the clans have any content warnings?

Battles of the clans has a HootRating of 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Battles of the clans?

Battles of the clans by Jean Little is 214 pages (approximately 36,981 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Battles of the clans

Jean Little

Battles of the clans

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Little

Warriors (Harper Collins)

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Discover the thrilling battle strategies of five fierce cat clans, each with unique and secret techniques that turn the tide of their fights. Uncover hidden stories and daring moves like ShadowClan's stealthy night attacks and SkyClan's daring skydrop assaults. Dive into the exciting world of clan warfare where every tactic counts!

Themes

Fantasy World-Building AdventureAnimals

Quick Assessment

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

Why we rated Battles of the clans 11LP

Battles of the clans is written at a Level 6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 900L across 214 pages (approximately 36,981 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Battles of the clans works for readers up to grade 8.0.

Read aloud, Battles of the clans runs about 4.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Battles of the clans as 11LP ("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, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Battles of the clans explores fantasy world-building, adventure, and animals — 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 world-building, adventure, animals.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 8 more books in the Warriors (Harper Collins) series.