Rose and the lost princess
Holly Webb
Rose and the lost princess
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Holly Webb
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 discovered a secret that could change your life forever? Rose never imagined she would find a lost princess hidden in the shadows of her world. But when danger closes in, will she have the courage to protect her new friend?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Rose and the Lost Princess is a middle-grade fantasy novel about friendship, courage, and uncovering secrets. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of kidnapping and magic with gentle suspense, making it appropriate for young readers who enjoy adventurous stories with a touch of mystery.
Why we rated Rose and the lost princess 11LE
Rose and the lost princess is written at a Level 6 reading level across 249 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rose and the lost princess works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Rose and the lost princess 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, Rose and the lost princess explores orphans, kidnapping, magic, princesses, and friendship — 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 orphans, kidnapping, magic.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
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
2/10A 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
- 9781402285844
- Pages
- 249
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction