What reading level is The disinherited?

The disinherited by Peter Forster is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The disinherited appropriate for?

The disinherited is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Historical Themes, Mild Peril.

Does The disinherited have any content warnings?

The disinherited has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Historical Themes, 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 disinherited?

The disinherited by Peter Forster is 335 pages.

The disinherited

Peter Forster

The disinherited

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peter Forster

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Here’s a secret: Tony and Alex, two young men just starting out after their National Service, have lives tangled with Aline, a brave Frenchwoman shaped by the Resistance. Their pasts are closer than they think, and their futures even more uncertain—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Friendship Historical Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in 1951, this middle-grade novel follows Tony and Alex, two Englishmen transitioning from National Service to careers in publishing and radio, and their complex connection with Aline, a young Frenchwoman with a Resistance background. The story delicately explores themes of friendship, history, and personal growth suitable for readers aged 9-12, with moderate complexity in language and narrative.