What reading level is The Borrowed Crown?

The Borrowed Crown by Cecil Maiden is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Borrowed Crown appropriate for?

The Borrowed Crown is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril.

What genre is The Borrowed Crown?

The Borrowed Crown is fiction — Great Britain.

Does The Borrowed Crown have any content warnings?

The Borrowed Crown has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Borrowed Crown?

The Borrowed Crown by Cecil Maiden is 222 pages.

The Borrowed Crown

Cecil Maiden

The Borrowed Crown

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cecil Maiden

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if a twelve-year-old boy suddenly discovered he was the last true prince of a mighty royal house? Imagine being trained to become King Edward VI in a land full of secrets and danger. But standing against the powerful Henry VII means risking everything—can he claim the crown and change history?

Themes

Adventure Historical Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows a young boy who, orphaned by the plague, is thrust into a dangerous political game as the last heir of the House of York. The story explores themes of identity, bravery, and power struggles suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the historical setting includes references to plague and political conflict, but these are handled with appropriate sensitivity.