What reading level is Secret Oath (Rugendo Rhinos)?

Secret Oath (Rugendo Rhinos) by Shel Arensen is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Secret Oath (Rugendo Rhinos) appropriate for?

Secret Oath (Rugendo Rhinos) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Secret Oath (Rugendo Rhinos)?

Secret Oath (Rugendo Rhinos) is fiction.

Does Secret Oath (Rugendo Rhinos) have any content warnings?

Secret Oath (Rugendo Rhinos) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Secret Oath (Rugendo Rhinos)

Shel Arensen

Secret Oath (Rugendo Rhinos)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shel Arensen

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Here's a secret: Matt, Dean, Dave, and Jon aren’t just friends—they’re the Rugendo Rhinos, a club with a knack for uncovering mysteries in their Kenyan town. Every day brings a new puzzle, but what they discover this time is bigger than they imagined—and that's only the beginning.

Themes

Friendship Mystery Adventure Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows four friends living in Rugendo, Kenya, who form the Rugendo Rhinos club to solve local adventures. The story blends themes of friendship and espionage in a culturally rich setting, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book includes some suspenseful moments typical of detective stories but is appropriate for this age group.