Raleigh's page
Alan W. Armstrong
Raleigh's page
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alan W. Armstrong
The text is written at a 7th 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
The salty breeze of the Plymouth docks fills your nose, mingling with the chatter of sailors dreaming of faraway lands. Andrew's heart pounds as he steps into the grand halls of Queen Elizabeth's court, where secrets and plans for a new world unfold. Amid whispers of adventure and danger, Andrew faces a choice that could change his life forever.
Quick Assessment
This historical adventure novel follows Andrew, a young boy who becomes a page in the household of Walter Raleigh during Queen Elizabeth I's reign. Set against the backdrop of political intrigue and exploration in the late 16th century, the story explores themes of courage, loyalty, and discovery. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers a vivid portrayal of the era without intense content, making it an engaging and educational read for ages 9-12.
Why we rated Raleigh's page 12MT
Raleigh's page is written at a Level 7 reading level across 328 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Raleigh's page works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Raleigh's page as 12MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Raleigh's page explores adventure, historical, coming of age, friendship, and family — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, historical, coming of age.
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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MT — Moderate — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780375833205
- Pages
- 328
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction