Brand-new page
Tony Davis
Brand-new page
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tony Davis
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
What if your biggest chance to shine turns into your biggest mess? Roland Wright steps into Twofold Castle, ready to become a knight and win King John's favor. But when everything goes wrong, can he find a way to prove himself?
Quick Assessment
Set in 1409, this middle-grade fiction follows Roland Wright, a young boy who becomes a page at Twofold Castle aiming to impress King John and the knights. The story explores themes of medieval life and knighthood, with age-appropriate challenges and historical context suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note that the book includes moments of mild conflict and setbacks typical for this genre and age group.
Why we rated Brand-new page 9LE
Brand-new page is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 133 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Brand-new page works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Brand-new page 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, Brand-new page explores adventure, historical, friendship, coming of age, and fantasy world-building — 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, historical, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385738033
- Pages
- 133
- Publisher
- Yearling Books
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction