What reading level is Rose blood?

Rose blood by A. G. Howard is at a Level 6-7 reading level (Lexile 940L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Rose blood appropriate for?

Rose blood is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Rose blood?

Rose blood is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Rose blood have any content warnings?

Rose blood has a HootRating of 11LE (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 Rose blood?

Rose blood by A. G. Howard is 425 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

Rose blood

A. G. Howard

Rose blood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by A. G. Howard

Reading Level 6-7 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Rune Germain isn’t just any new student—she’s about to uncover secrets that turn her world upside down. At a boarding school built from an old opera house, ghosts aren’t just stories; they’re real, mysterious, and possibly dangerous. Discovering the truth could change everything for Rune—and for you.

Themes

Mystery Fantasy World-Building Friendship Coming of AgeSchool Life

Quick Assessment

Rose Blood follows Rune Germain, a young girl who moves to a boarding school near Paris that was once an opera house. She soon learns that the school is haunted by real phantoms, blending mystery and supernatural elements with themes of friendship and self-discovery. Suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12, the book contains light spooky moments but no graphic content.

Why we rated Rose blood 11LE

Rose blood is written at a Level 6-7 reading level with a Lexile measure of 940L across 425 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rose blood works for readers up to grade 8.5.

We rate Rose blood 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 blood explores mystery, fantasy world-building, friendship, coming of age, and school life — 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 mystery, fantasy world-building, friendship.

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.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.