What reading level is Daughter of the White Rose?

Daughter of the White Rose by Diane Zahler is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Daughter of the White Rose appropriate for?

Daughter of the White Rose is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Daughter of the White Rose?

Daughter of the White Rose is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Daughter of the White Rose have any content warnings?

Daughter of the White Rose has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). 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 Daughter of the White Rose?

Daughter of the White Rose by Diane Zahler is 256 pages.

Daughter of the White Rose

Diane Zahler

Daughter of the White Rose

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diane Zahler

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The heavy stone walls of the Tower of London smell of damp and secrets. Nell, the butcher’s daughter, feels the cold clutch of fear as she huddles beside Prince Ned, her closest friend, trapped by a dangerous uncle’s dark plans. In a world of glittering crowns and whispered betrayals, can a common girl’s courage shine bright enough to save a prince?

Themes

HistoricalRoyaltyAdventure Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in 1483 England, this middle-grade historical fiction follows Nell Gould, a commoner raised among royalty, as she faces danger and intrigue after King Edward's death. The story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and resilience amidst political betrayal, based on the true mystery of the Princes in the Tower. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an engaging introduction to medieval history with moderate suspense but no graphic content.