Clan ground
Jean Little
Clan ground
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
the second book of the Named
by Jean Little
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
What if a mysterious stranger appeared and claimed the power to control fire? Imagine a fierce battle for leadership among a clan of wild, intelligent cats living millions of years ago. Who will rule the Named when fire becomes the ultimate power?
Quick Assessment
Clan Ground is a middle-grade fantasy novel featuring a prehistoric clan of intelligent wild cats. The story centers on a power struggle sparked by the ability to control fire, highlighting themes of leadership and survival. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains fantasy violence but is appropriate for its target audience.
Why we rated Clan ground 11LP
Clan ground is written at a Level 6 reading level across 262 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Clan ground works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Clan ground 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Clan ground explores fantasy world-building, adventure, and family — 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780142408124
- Pages
- 262
- Publisher
- Puffin
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction