What reading level is Code of the clans?

Code of the clans by Jean Little is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 830L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Code of the clans appropriate for?

Code of the clans is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Code of the clans?

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

Does Code of the clans have any content warnings?

Code of the clans has a HootRating of 10LP (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 Code of the clans?

Code of the clans by Jean Little is 192 pages (approximately 38,181 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Code of the clans

Jean Little

Code of the clans

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Little

Warriors (Harper Collins)

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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 hidden stories and ancient rules that shape the warrior clans. Journey through thrilling adventures filled with mysterious signs, wise elders, and surprising alliances that keep the peace between rival clans. Uncover the secrets that bind these fierce cats together and the courage that guides their path.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Code of the clans 10LP

Code of the clans is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 830L across 192 pages (approximately 38,181 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Code of the clans works for readers up to grade 7.4.

Read aloud, Code of the clans runs about 4.3 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Code of the clans as 10LP ("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, Code of the clans explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, 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.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
✓ 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.