What reading level is Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion?

Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion by R. A. Spratt is at a Level 6-7 reading level (Lexile 960L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion appropriate for?

Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LP (Light — Physical).

What genre is Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion?

Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion have any content warnings?

Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion has a HootRating of 11LP (Light — Physical). 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 Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion?

Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion by R. A. Spratt is 301 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion

R. A. Spratt

Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by R. A. Spratt

Illustrated by Santat, Dan, illustrator

Reading Level 6-7 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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 runaway lion was roaming your neighborhood, and only a flying pig could save the day? Imagine Nanny Piggins juggling lion taming, ski jumping, and trapeze tricks—all while keeping her little charges safe from wild adventures and sneaky villains. But can she stop Mr. Green's plan before it's too late?

Themes

Humor Family AdventureAnimals

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book features Nanny Piggins, a flying pig with a flair for adventure and humor, as she helps children face a runaway lion and other zany challenges. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends imaginative escapades with lighthearted themes of family and bravery. Parents should note the book’s playful tone and mild peril, making it an engaging read for children who enjoy humorous, action-packed stories.

Why we rated Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion 11LP

Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion is written at a Level 6-7 reading level with a Lexile measure of 960L across 301 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion works for readers up to grade 8.5.

We rate Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion as 11LP ("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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Nanny Piggins and the runaway lion explores humor, family, adventure, and animals — 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 humor, family, adventure.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.