What reading level is Drowned Woods?

Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Drowned Woods appropriate for?

Drowned Woods is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Drowned Woods?

Drowned Woods is fiction — Blessing and cursing.

Does Drowned Woods have any content warnings?

Drowned Woods has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Drowned Woods?

Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones is 346 pages.

Drowned Woods

Emily Lloyd-Jones

Drowned Woods

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emily Lloyd-Jones

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

There’s a secret hidden beneath the waves—Mer is the last water diviner in all of Wales, and her powers are more than magic; they’re a legacy. She’s been wronged by a prince whose greed twisted her gift into something dark, but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Coming of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Drowned Woods follows Mer, a young water diviner in Wales who confronts a prince exploiting her powers for harmful purposes. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade fantasy explores themes of courage, justice, and the consequences of power. Parents should note the story includes elements of revenge and magical conflict.