What reading level is The Circle of Gold?

The Circle of Gold by Guillaume Prévost, William Rodarmor is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 850L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Circle of Gold appropriate for?

The Circle of Gold is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Circle of Gold?

The Circle of Gold is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Circle of Gold have any content warnings?

The Circle of Gold has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. 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 Circle of Gold?

The Circle of Gold by Guillaume Prévost, William Rodarmor is 288 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

The Circle of Gold

Guillaume Prévost, William Rodarmor

The Circle of Gold

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Guillaume Prévost, William Rodarmor

Reading Level 5-6 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Sam races through swirling mists, heart pounding as the past and future collide around him. His father's life hangs in the balance, and Alicia is nowhere to be found. Suddenly, a shadow looms—will Sam save them before time runs out?

Themes

AdventureFantasy & MagicFriendship Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows 14-year-old Sam as he travels through time to rescue his father, his friend Alicia, and uncover secrets about his late mother. The story includes themes of bravery, friendship, and family, suitable for readers aged 9-12. There is some mild peril and fantastical action, but no graphic content.

Why we rated The Circle of Gold 10LE

The Circle of Gold is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 850L across 288 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Circle of Gold works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate The Circle of Gold as 10LE ("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, The Circle of Gold explores adventure, fantasy & magic, friendship, and family — 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 adventure, fantasy & magic, friendship.