Rokka
Ishio Yamagata
Rokka
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Braves of the Six Flowers, Vol. 4
by Ishio Yamagata
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
What if you were one of six heroes chosen to save the world, but one of your own might be a dangerous traitor? Imagine racing against time to uncover the truth while teaming up with a former enemy. Can you trust your new ally, or will their secrets doom you all?
Quick Assessment
Rokka is a middle-grade fantasy novel about six heroes known as the Braves of the Six Flowers, who must work together to stop a looming evil while uncovering an imposter in their midst. The story explores themes of trust, loyalty, and teamwork, with some fantasy action and mild suspense, suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and moments of tension but no graphic content.
Why we rated Rokka 11LE
Rokka is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rokka works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Rokka as 11LE ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Rokka explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780316556224
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Yen On
- Published
- Apr 24, 2018
- Type
- Fiction