What reading level is King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table?

King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table by Benedict Flynn is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table appropriate for?

King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table?

King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table is nonfiction.

Does King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table have any content warnings?

King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table has a HootRating of 9LE (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 King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table?

King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table by Benedict Flynn is 132 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table

Benedict Flynn

King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Benedict Flynn

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if a magical sword could choose the greatest king of all? Deep in the heart of England, a young Arthur pulls Excalibur from the stone and steps into a world of brave knights, daring quests, and dark secrets. But will Arthur’s courage be enough to protect the kingdom and uncover the truth behind the legend?

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building Friendship HistoricalFolklore

Quick Assessment

This abridged retelling of the classic King Arthur legends introduces middle-grade readers to the epic tales of chivalry, friendship, and adventure surrounding King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story offers accessible language and vivid illustrations, with mild peril and fantasy violence that are typical of Arthurian folklore. Parents can expect a rich introduction to legendary themes and historical folklore without graphic content.

Why we rated King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table 9LE

King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 132 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, historical, and folklore — 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 adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.