What reading level is Duel at Araluen?

Duel at Araluen by John Flanagan is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Duel at Araluen appropriate for?

Duel at Araluen is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is Duel at Araluen?

Duel at Araluen is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Duel at Araluen have any content warnings?

Duel at Araluen has a HootRating of 12MP (Moderate — Physical). 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 Duel at Araluen?

Duel at Araluen by John Flanagan is 320 pages.

Duel at Araluen

John Flanagan

Duel at Araluen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Flanagan

Reading Level 7 12MP 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

Arrows fly and swords clash as Maddie sneaks through shadows, heart pounding. The Red Fox Clan's siege tightens, and King Duncan and Princess Cassandra are trapped in the south tower with danger closing in. Can Maddie and her friends break the siege before it's too late?

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building Friendship Survival Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Duel at Araluen is a middle-grade fantasy adventure featuring Maddie, a courageous young apprentice in a medieval kingdom under siege. The story includes themes of bravery, teamwork, and survival as Maddie and her allies attempt a daring rescue. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril and fantasy violence typical of action-adventure stories.