What reading level is Keeper of the Lost Cities?

Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 800L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Keeper of the Lost Cities appropriate for?

Keeper of the Lost Cities is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Keeper of the Lost Cities?

Keeper of the Lost Cities is fiction. Part of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.

Does Keeper of the Lost Cities have any content warnings?

Keeper of the Lost Cities 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.

Keeper of the Lost Cities

Shannon Messenger

Keeper of the Lost Cities

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shannon Messenger

Keeper of the Lost Cities · Book 5

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Twelve-year-old Sophie discovers she’s not an ordinary girl but a telepath with a mysterious past in a hidden world filled with magical creatures and secret societies. As she navigates new friendships and uncovers dangerous secrets, Sophie must decide where she truly belongs. Adventure and mystery await at every turn in this thrilling journey beyond the ordinary.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Fantasy World-Building Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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What's Next in Keeper of the Lost Cities?

Book 6: Nightfall

Level 5-6Mild

Same content intensity — Mild

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Details

ISBN: 9781481474955
Publisher: Aladdin
Published: 2012
Type: Fiction
Lexile: 800L

Subjects

AbilityFantasyPsychic AbilityIdentityMemoryFoster ParentsElvesFairiesFantasy FictionParapsychologyAction & AdventureFantasy & MagicSocial ThemesFriendshipFoster Home CareAdventure and Adventurers

Keeper of the Lost Cities

About This Book

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For Parents

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Discussion Potential

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