What reading level is The Forgotten Book?

The Forgotten Book by Mechthild Gläser is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Forgotten Book appropriate for?

The Forgotten Book is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The Forgotten Book?

The Forgotten Book is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The Forgotten Book have any content warnings?

The Forgotten Book has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — 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 Forgotten Book?

The Forgotten Book by Mechthild Gläser is 328 pages.

The Forgotten Book

Mechthild Gläser

The Forgotten Book

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mechthild Gläser

Reading Level 7 12ME 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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you found a magical book that could make anything you write come true? Emma thought she had it all figured out until she stumbled upon a forgotten library and discovered this mysterious book. But when someone else wants the book just as badly, can Emma keep its power safe?

Themes

Friendship Adventure Fantasy World-Building Mystery Coming of AgeBooks and ReadingBoarding Schools

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Emma, a confident boarding school student who discovers a magical book that brings her written words to life. As she navigates newfound power and emerging threats, themes of friendship, trust, and consequence are explored. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild suspense and some tense moments but is appropriate for its target audience.