Notorious Scarlett and Browne

Jonathan Stroud

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Notorious Scarlett and Browne

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jonathan Stroud

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Scarlett fires her weapon as shadows close in—Albert’s mind races to find a way out. They’ve never faced a trap this tight, and their friends are caught in the middle. Can Scarlett and Browne escape before time runs out?

Themes

FriendshipAdventureFantasy & MagicSurvivalSocial Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows the daring outlaws Scarlett and Albert Browne as they navigate dangerous enemies and high-stakes missions. With elements of magic, action, and friendship, the story explores themes of loyalty and survival suitable for ages 9-12. The book contains some suspenseful moments and mild peril but remains appropriate for its target audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

432 pages
ISBN
9780593430408
Pages
432
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
2023
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureSurvival StoriesFantasy & MagicSocial ThemesFriendship