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Lord Brocktree

Brian Jacques

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Lord Brocktree

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Redwall #13

by Brian Jacques

Redwall

Reading Level 5-6 10LP 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

When the fearsome Blue Hordes led by Ungatt Trunn threaten the peaceful mountain home of Salamandastron, Brocktree the Badger Lord rises to defend his land. Join the brave badger and his allies as they embark on a thrilling adventure filled with courage and loyalty. This tale brings to life a magical world where animals battle for justice and honor.

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.

Why we rated Lord Brocktree 10LP

Lord Brocktree is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 370 pages (approximately 103,126 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lord Brocktree works for readers up to grade 7.5.

Read aloud, Lord Brocktree runs about 11.5 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Lord Brocktree as 10LP ("Light — Physical") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Lord Brocktree explores adventure, fantasy world-building, animals, friendship, and heroism — 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.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, animals.

Maybe not for

  • ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

370 pages
103,126 words
11h 28m read-aloud
ISBN
0399235906
Pages
370
Publisher
Philomel
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
103,126
Read-Aloud
~11h 28m
Text Density
Dense

Subjects

BadgersAnimalsFantasyFantasy FictionRedwall AbbeyMiceScience Fiction

Places

Salamandastron