What reading level is New lands?

New lands by Geoff Rodkey is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 830L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is New lands appropriate for?

New lands is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LP (Light — Physical).

What genre is New lands?

New lands is fiction — Adventure and adventurers.

Does New lands have any content warnings?

New lands has a HootRating of 10LP (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 New lands?

New lands by Geoff Rodkey is 325 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

New lands

Geoff Rodkey

New lands

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Geoff Rodkey

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

Eggbert races through the dense jungle, heart pounding as shadows flicker between the trees. His friends shout warnings, but the ground suddenly gives way beneath them—what ancient secret waits below? Danger and discovery collide in the New Lands, and nothing will ever be the same.

Themes

Adventure FriendshipTreasure HuntingJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows thirteen-year-old Eggbert and his friends as they explore the New Lands in search of the lost Okalu tribe and its treasures. The story includes themes of friendship, courage, and facing challenges, with some suspenseful moments appropriate for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note mild peril and adventure-themed excitement without intense violence or mature content.

Why we rated New lands 10LP

New lands is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 830L across 325 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, New lands works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate New lands 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.

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

Thematically, New lands explores adventure, friendship, treasure hunting, and juvenile fiction — 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, friendship, treasure hunting.