What reading level is Renegade?

Renegade by Antony John is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 640L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Renegade appropriate for?

Renegade is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LP (Light — Physical).

What genre is Renegade?

Renegade is fiction — Dystopias.

Does Renegade have any content warnings?

Renegade has a HootRating of 8LP (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 Renegade?

Renegade by Antony John is 294 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Renegade

Antony John

Renegade

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

an Elemental novel

by Antony John

Reading Level 3-4 8LP Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The crackle of fire and the rush of wind swirl around Thomas’s fingertips as he summons his elemental powers. The salty breeze of Roanoke Island carries whispers of a fierce battle ahead. With friends by his side, the fight for their home feels both thrilling and urgent.

Themes

FantasyAdventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

Renegade is a fantasy adventure set in a dystopian future where Thomas and his friends harness elemental powers to protect their home on Roanoke Island. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, this Grade 3.5 level book combines imaginative storytelling with themes of friendship and bravery. Parents should note the story includes fantasy battle scenes but no graphic content.

Why we rated Renegade 8LP

Renegade is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 640L across 294 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Renegade works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate Renegade as 8LP ("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, Renegade explores fantasy, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, adventure, friendship.