What reading level is Last of the Gullivers?

Last of the Gullivers by Carter Crocker is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 750L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Last of the Gullivers appropriate for?

Last of the Gullivers is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: False Accusation, Gang Influence.

What genre is Last of the Gullivers?

Last of the Gullivers is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Last of the Gullivers have any content warnings?

Last of the Gullivers has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: False Accusation, Gang Influence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Last of the Gullivers?

Last of the Gullivers by Carter Crocker is 217 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Last of the Gullivers

Carter Crocker

Last of the Gullivers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carter Crocker

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The crunch of dry leaves underfoot fills the air as Michael races through the shadows, heart pounding with every step. Suddenly, he stumbles into a tiny world where people no bigger than your thumb face a huge threat—and only Michael can help. But with danger closing in and a false crime hanging over him, can he save his new friends before time runs out?

Themes

AdventureOrphansFriendshipJusticeSizeConduct of Life

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows Michael, a boy caught in gang troubles who finds redemption when he discovers a hidden world of tiny people in peril. Blending classic elements from Gulliver's Travels with modern themes of friendship and justice, the story explores issues like false accusations and second chances, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The book contains mild tension related to crime and conflict but resolves these with positive messages.

Why we rated Last of the Gullivers 9ME

Last of the Gullivers is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 750L across 217 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Last of the Gullivers works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Last of the Gullivers as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: False Accusation, Gang Influence.

Thematically, Last of the Gullivers explores adventure, orphans, friendship, justice, and size — 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, orphans, friendship.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.