What reading level is Born to be wild?

Born to be wild by Matt London is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 740L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Born to be wild appropriate for?

Born to be wild is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LT (Light — Thematic).

What genre is Born to be wild?

Born to be wild is fiction — Adventure stories.

Does Born to be wild have any content warnings?

Born to be wild has a HootRating of 9LT (Light — Thematic). 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 Born to be wild?

Born to be wild by Matt London is 172 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Born to be wild

Matt London

Born to be wild

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Matt London

Reading Level 4-5 9LT Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Rick races through the wild, dodging machines tearing up the land. Evie calls out, 'We have to stop them before they destroy everything!' But with the global rule-maker blocking their every move, can they protect their new home?

Themes

Adventure FamilyLand Settlement

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows siblings Rick and Evie as they challenge a corrupt developer and global restrictions to settle the untouched eighth continent. The story explores themes of family, perseverance, and environmental stewardship, suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the plot involves conflict and competition but contains no graphic content.

Why we rated Born to be wild 9LT

Born to be wild is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 740L across 172 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Born to be wild works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Born to be wild as 9LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Born to be wild explores adventure, family, and land settlement — 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.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, land settlement.