What reading level is Feast of Fools?

Feast of Fools by Bridget Crowley is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Feast of Fools appropriate for?

Feast of Fools is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Feast of Fools?

Feast of Fools is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Feast of Fools have any content warnings?

Feast of Fools has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — 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 Feast of Fools?

Feast of Fools by Bridget Crowley is 214 pages.

Feast of Fools

Bridget Crowley

Feast of Fools

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bridget Crowley

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Here's a secret: in a bustling medieval city, a boy with a crippled foot hears whispers about a crime that could change everything. He feels a pull to protect the city's outcasts, especially the mysterious Jewish leader accused of a terrible deed. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Mystery Historical Friendship Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Set in late 13th-century England, this middle-grade mystery follows a young chorister who, despite being an outcast himself, seeks to clear the name of a Jewish leader wrongly accused of murder. The story explores themes of friendship, justice, and historical cultural tensions, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the historical setting includes depictions of prejudice and social exclusion.