Drowning Anna
Sue Mayfield
Drowning Anna
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sue Mayfield
The text is written at a 7th 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
Lord Monty Fiske isn’t just any nobleman—he’s become Lord Monkey Fist, a chimp with a wild attitude after spending his fortune on Monkey Kung Fu! When Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable uncover the shocking truth behind his strange obsession, they realize the fate of the world might be in their hands. Can they stop his crazy plan before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable as they confront the eccentric Lord Monty Fiske, who has transformed himself into a chimpanzee due to his obsession with Monkey Kung Fu. The story blends humor and adventure with themes of friendship and courage, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the fantastical elements and mild peril but no intense content.
Why we rated Drowning Anna 12LP
Drowning Anna is written at a Level 7 reading level across 316 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Drowning Anna works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Drowning Anna as 12LP ("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, Drowning Anna explores adventure, friendship, and humor — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0786808705
- Pages
- 316
- Publisher
- Hyperion Books for Children
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction