What reading level is The Black Queen?

The Black Queen by Robert Holland is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Black Queen appropriate for?

The Black Queen is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Black Queen?

The Black Queen is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Black Queen have any content warnings?

The Black Queen has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Black Queen?

The Black Queen by Robert Holland is 220 pages.

The Black Queen

Robert Holland

The Black Queen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Books for Boys

by Robert Holland

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp roar of an engine shatters the salty breeze as a plane crashes onto the quiet beach. Sand digs into Aaron’s palms while he stares at the twisted metal, wondering who the pilot is—and why the plane fell from the sky. Secrets lurk nearby, hidden in the shadows of the old barn, waiting to be uncovered.

Themes

Family Mystery Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in 1948 Cape Cod, this mystery novel follows Aaron and Clay Harrison as they seek refuge from a polio epidemic and face unsettling events including a plane crash and a disturbing discovery. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, the story explores themes of family, courage, and uncovering hidden truths. Parents should note the presence of some suspenseful and potentially unsettling scenes.