Raffles of the Albany
Barry Perowne
Raffles of the Albany
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Footprints of a Famous Gentleman Crook in the Times of a Great Detective
by Barry Perowne
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
Have you ever wondered what adventures a gentleman thief might have in Victorian London? Imagine sneaking through grand parties, cricket matches, and secret meetings with famous people like Oscar Wilde and Winston Churchill. What mysteries will Raffles and his friend Bunny uncover next?
Quick Assessment
This collection of short stories follows the adventures of A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief, in late Victorian England. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features historical figures and settings blended with mystery and light suspense. The stories maintain a classic tone without graphic content, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in detective fiction and historical settings.
Why we rated Raffles of the Albany 11LP
Raffles of the Albany is written at a Level 6 reading level across 213 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Raffles of the Albany works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Raffles of the Albany 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, Raffles of the Albany explores mystery, adventure, historical, and friendship — 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 mystery, adventure, historical.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780312662202
- Pages
- 213
- Publisher
- St Martins Press
- Published
- February 1977
- Type
- Fiction