What reading level is Blitzed?

Blitzed by Robert Swindells is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Blitzed appropriate for?

Blitzed is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict.

What genre is Blitzed?

Blitzed is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Blitzed have any content warnings?

Blitzed has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Blitzed?

Blitzed by Robert Swindells is 176 pages.

Blitzed

Robert Swindells

Blitzed

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Swindells

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

George hears the wail of air raid sirens as the sky darkens with enemy bombers. Suddenly, he's not in a museum anymore — he's in the heart of World War Two London during the Blitz! With danger all around and strangers who might not be who they seem, what will George do next?

Themes

Historical Adventure Survival Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction novel follows George, a boy fascinated by World War Two, who unexpectedly finds himself transported back to London during the Blitz. He navigates the harsh realities of wartime survival alongside other homeless children and faces the tension of suspected espionage. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, the book includes themes of war, survival, and trust, with mild peril appropriate for this age group.