What reading level is Kingdom of Back?

Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Kingdom of Back appropriate for?

Kingdom of Back is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Kingdom of Back?

Kingdom of Back is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Kingdom of Back have any content warnings?

Kingdom of Back has a HootRating of 12LE (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 Kingdom of Back?

Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu is 336 pages.

Kingdom of Back

Marie Lu

Kingdom of Back

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marie Lu

Reading Level 7 12LE 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 notes of a piano echo through a grand hall, filling the air with magic and dreams. Nannerl Mozart longs to compose melodies that the world will never forget, but the rules of her time say a girl like her can only play, not create. When a mysterious visitor offers a chance to change her fate, everything hangs in the balance between music and magic.

Themes

Family Historical Fantasy World-BuildingMusicSibling RelationshipsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This historical fantasy novel follows Nannerl Mozart, a gifted young musician in 18th-century Europe, who struggles against societal limits placed on women composers. The story explores themes of family, ambition, and magic, with a lyrical style suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. While it includes complex emotional dynamics and some fantasy elements, there is no intense content, making it appropriate for its target audience.