What reading level is Rampage?

Rampage by John Sandford is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 820L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Rampage appropriate for?

Rampage is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10MS (Moderate — Social).

What genre is Rampage?

Rampage is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Rampage have any content warnings?

Rampage has a HootRating of 10MS (Moderate — Social). 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 Rampage?

Rampage by John Sandford is 325 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Rampage

John Sandford

Rampage

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Sandford

Reading Level 5-6 10MS 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

What if you and your brother uncovered a huge secret about a powerful company? Imagine teaming up to stop something really bad from happening, but every step brings new dangers. Can Shay and Odin outsmart the villains before it's too late?

Themes

AdventurePolitical ActivismFamilyProtest Movements

Quick Assessment

Rampage is a middle-grade adventure featuring teen activist siblings Shay and Odin as they confront a corrupt corporation. The story combines themes of protest, courage, and sibling bonds, suitable for ages 9-12. It contains mild peril related to activism and corporate intrigue but is appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in adventure and social themes.

Why we rated Rampage 10MS

Rampage is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 820L across 325 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rampage works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Rampage as 10MS ("Moderate — Social") 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 social complexity — 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, Rampage explores adventure, political activism, family, and protest movements — 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, political activism, family.