Stone of Ravenglass (Chronicles of the Red King #2)
Jenny Nimmo
Stone of Ravenglass (Chronicles of the Red King #2)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jenny Nimmo
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
The sharp clang of iron gates echoes through the cold stone castle as Timoken, the young magician king, feels the rough walls closing in. With the scent of smoke and the whisper of secrets in the air, he knows he must escape the evil steward’s grip. But can Timoken save his friends and find a place to call home before darkness takes over?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Stone of Ravenglass is the second installment in Jenny Nimmo's fantasy series that explores the origins of the Red King, a key figure in the Charlie Bone universe. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it features themes of magic, adventure, and friendship, with mild peril as the protagonist faces imprisonment and an evil antagonist. Parents should know the story involves fantastical dangers but is appropriate for ages 9-12.
Why we rated Stone of Ravenglass (Chronicles of the Red King #2) 11LE
Stone of Ravenglass (Chronicles of the Red King #2) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 272 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stone of Ravenglass (Chronicles of the Red King #2) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Stone of Ravenglass (Chronicles of the Red King #2) 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, Stone of Ravenglass (Chronicles of the Red King #2) explores fantasy & magic, adventure, friendship, and coming of age — 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 fantasy & magic, adventure, friendship.
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.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545537728
- Pages
- 272
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction