What reading level is The Donkey's Crusade?

The Donkey's Crusade by Jean Morris is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Donkey's Crusade appropriate for?

The Donkey's Crusade is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Donkey's Crusade?

The Donkey's Crusade is fiction — Adventure stories.

Does The Donkey's Crusade have any content warnings?

The Donkey's Crusade has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: 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 Donkey's Crusade?

The Donkey's Crusade by Jean Morris is 224 pages.

The Donkey's Crusade

Jean Morris

The Donkey's Crusade

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Morris

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 dusty wind carries the braying of Ears, the magical donkey, as Thomas sets off from Jerusalem under a blazing sun. Every step eastward takes them deeper into strange lands where danger and hope mingle in the air. Their journey might change everything—if they can survive what lies ahead.

Themes

Adventure Friendship Historical Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows Thomas and his magical donkey, Ears, as they travel east from Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades. The story blends adventure with themes of faith, courage, and friendship, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. While the book touches on medieval conflict, it handles these elements with sensitivity appropriate for this age group.