What reading level is The Borrowers Afield (Borrowers)?

The Borrowers Afield (Borrowers) by Mary Norton is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Borrowers Afield (Borrowers) appropriate for?

The Borrowers Afield (Borrowers) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Borrowers Afield (Borrowers)?

The Borrowers Afield (Borrowers) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Borrowers Afield (Borrowers) have any content warnings?

The Borrowers Afield (Borrowers) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). 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 Borrowers Afield (Borrowers)?

The Borrowers Afield (Borrowers) by Mary Norton is 230 pages.

The Borrowers Afield (Borrowers)

Mary Norton

The Borrowers Afield (Borrowers)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Norton

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 rustle of tall grass whispers secrets as tiny footsteps dart through the shadows. The Borrowers, no bigger than your thumb, must navigate a vast and wild field filled with unseen dangers. Every crunch underfoot holds a new surprise, and every breeze carries a hint of adventure and fear.

Themes

Adventure Family SurvivalClassicsFiction

Quick Assessment

This classic middle-grade novel follows the tiny Borrowers as they escape capture and face the challenges of the great outdoors. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of bravery, family, and survival with gentle suspense and imaginative storytelling. Parents should note mild peril as the characters encounter natural dangers in their environment.