What reading level is Rook?

Rook by Sharon Cameron is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 810L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Rook appropriate for?

Rook is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

Rook is fiction — Adventure stories.

Does Rook have any content warnings?

Rook has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Rook?

Rook by Sharon Cameron is 456 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Rook

Sharon Cameron

Rook

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon Cameron

Reading Level 5-6 10LE 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

The sharp clang of the guillotine echoes through the misty streets of the Sunken City, once known as Paris. Sophia tiptoes through shadows, trying to save trapped revolution victims while strange prisoners vanish, leaving behind a single red-tipped rook feather. Who is this mysterious Red Rook, and can Sophia trust her wealthy fiancé René in a city filled with secrets?

Themes

AdventureSecretsSecrecyJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set in a dystopian version of Paris called the Sunken City, this middle-grade adventure follows Sophia Bellamy as she risks everything to rescue victims of a harsh revolution. The story involves themes of secrecy, bravery, and intrigue, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the presence of mild peril related to political unrest and suspenseful disappearances.

Why we rated Rook 10LE

Rook is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 810L across 456 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rook works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Rook as 10LE ("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, Rook explores adventure, secrets, secrecy, and juvenile fiction — 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, secrets, secrecy.