Lord Brocktree
Brian Jacques
Lord Brocktree
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Redwall #13
by Brian Jacques
Redwall
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.
Themes
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 — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0399235906
- Pages
- 370
- Publisher
- Philomel
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 103,126
- Read-Aloud
- ~11h 28m
- Text Density
- Dense