What reading level is The Baboon King (Readers Circle)?

The Baboon King (Readers Circle) by Anton Quintana is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Baboon King (Readers Circle) appropriate for?

The Baboon King (Readers Circle) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Baboon King (Readers Circle)?

The Baboon King (Readers Circle) is fiction — Africa.

Does The Baboon King (Readers Circle) have any content warnings?

The Baboon King (Readers Circle) 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.

How many pages is The Baboon King (Readers Circle)?

The Baboon King (Readers Circle) by Anton Quintana is 192 pages.

The Baboon King (Readers Circle)

Anton Quintana

The Baboon King (Readers Circle)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anton Quintana

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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 were caught between two worlds, not fully belonging to either? Morengaru is a brave young hunter, cast out by both his Kikuyu and Masai families, left to survive alone in the wild. When he finds a chance to live with the baboons, he must decide how to keep his humanity while facing the wildest challenge of all.

Themes

AdventureAnimalsComing of Age Survival Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Morengaru, a young boy rejected by his two communities who must adapt to life among baboons while holding on to his human identity. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of belonging, identity, and survival in a natural setting. The story contains mild peril and animal encounters but is appropriate for readers comfortable with action and adventure.