What reading level is Daughter of the pirate king?

Daughter of the pirate king by Tricia Levenseller is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 610L). Recommended for Middle Grades Plus readers (Ages 11+).

What age is Daughter of the pirate king appropriate for?

Daughter of the pirate king is recommended for Ages 11+. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Romantic Content, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Daughter of the pirate king?

Daughter of the pirate king is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Daughter of the Pirate King series.

Does Daughter of the pirate king have any content warnings?

Daughter of the pirate king has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Romantic Content, 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 Daughter of the pirate king?

Daughter of the pirate king by Tricia Levenseller is 311 pages (approximately 71,894 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Daughter of the pirate king

Tricia Levenseller

Daughter of the pirate king

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tricia Levenseller

Daughter of the Pirate King

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A daring young pirate captain sneaks into enemy territory by letting herself be taken prisoner, setting off a bold adventure on the high seas. With courage and cleverness, she faces danger, uncovers secrets, and navigates unexpected friendships and feelings. This exciting tale blends swashbuckling action with a touch of romance and mythical mystery.

Themes

Adventure Romance Fantasy World-Building Friendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, romantic content, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 11+.

Why we rated Daughter of the pirate king 9LP

Daughter of the pirate king is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 610L across 311 pages (approximately 71,894 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Daughter of the pirate king works for readers up to grade 6.4.

Read aloud, Daughter of the pirate king runs about 8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Daughter of the pirate king as 9LP ("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, Romantic Content, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Daughter of the pirate king explores adventure, romance, fantasy world-building, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 11+ 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 adventure, romance, fantasy world-building.