What reading level is Game of clones?

Game of clones by M. E. Castle is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 810L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Game of clones appropriate for?

Game of clones is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LT (Light — Thematic).

What genre is Game of clones?

Game of clones is fiction — Bullies.

Does Game of clones have any content warnings?

Game of clones has a HootRating of 10LT (Light — Thematic). 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 Game of clones?

Game of clones by M. E. Castle is 248 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Game of clones

M. E. Castle

Game of clones

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by M. E. Castle

Reading Level 5-6 10LT Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Fisher Bas isn't just any twelve-year-old—he's a clone creator with a mission to stop a villainous scientist and his evil clone brother! Their plan? To control the world using a sneaky TV show that changes how people behave. Can Fisher and his clone outsmart them before it's too late?

Themes

School storiesAdventure Science & NatureBullying

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows twelve-year-old Fisher Bas and his clone as they confront a mad scientist's plan to manipulate the world through a behavior-altering television program. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of school life, bullying, and adventure with light sci-fi elements. Parents should note the presence of conflict involving clones and villainous schemes but no graphic content.

Why we rated Game of clones 10LT

Game of clones is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 810L across 248 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Game of clones works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Game of clones as 10LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Game of clones explores school stories, adventure, science & nature, and bullying — 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.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about school stories, adventure, science & nature.