What reading level is Foulsham?

Foulsham by Edward Carey is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Foulsham appropriate for?

Foulsham is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Foulsham?

Foulsham is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Foulsham have any content warnings?

Foulsham has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). 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 Foulsham?

Foulsham by Edward Carey is 325 pages.

Foulsham

Edward Carey

Foulsham

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book Two

by Edward Carey

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp stench of garbage fills the narrow alleys of Foulsham, where shadows twist and strange secrets lurk beneath heaps of refuse. Every crinkle of discarded paper and every creak of old wood tells a tale of magic and mystery waiting to be uncovered. In this eerie world, the line between the ordinary and the fantastical blurs, stirring a mix of thrill and unease that lingers long after the last page.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Mystery

Quick Assessment

Foulsham is a middle-grade fantasy trilogy blending dark, gothic elements with whimsical storytelling reminiscent of Dickens and Lemony Snicket. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of refuse and disposal within a richly imagined, slightly macabre setting. Parents should be aware of its eerie tone and complex language, which may appeal to readers who enjoy atmospheric and mysterious fiction.