Rogue
Mark Frost
Rogue
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mark Frost
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
What would you do if your own grandfather was behind a secret, dangerous plan? Will West is caught in a risky game, working with the mastermind to protect his friends. But can he really trust a man who might be a madman?
Quick Assessment
Rogue continues the story of Will West as he navigates a complex and suspenseful plot involving his grandfather and a secret project. Suitable for middle grade readers, the book features themes of trust and danger in a science fiction setting. Parents should be aware of some intense moments related to secrecy and suspense but overall it is appropriate for ages 9-12.
Why we rated Rogue 12LE
Rogue is written at a Level 7 reading level across 368 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rogue works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Rogue as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Rogue explores friendship, adventure, science & nature, and mystery — 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 friendship, adventure, science & nature.
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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780552565349
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- Corgi Childrens
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction