What reading level is The game of triumphs?

The game of triumphs by Laura Powell is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 810L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The game of triumphs appropriate for?

The game of triumphs is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The game of triumphs?

The game of triumphs is fiction.

Does The game of triumphs have any content warnings?

The game of triumphs has a HootRating of 10ME (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 game of triumphs?

The game of triumphs by Laura Powell is 269 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

The game of triumphs

Laura Powell

The game of triumphs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laura Powell

Reading Level 5-6 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Rain splashes against the slick cobblestones as a strange melody hums through the air, pulling Cat into a world where dreams and danger collide. In the shimmering Arcanum, every move in the mysterious game could bring fame or a fate far worse. What secrets will Cat uncover when the past and the future blur beneath the glittering city lights?

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Mystery FamilySupernatural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Cat as she discovers an ancient and risky game that unfolds in a dream-like realm called the Arcanum. Blending themes of supernatural adventure, family secrets, and strategic challenges, the story explores high-stakes decisions and the motivations behind why people play. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes fantasy violence and complex themes around risk and identity.

Why we rated The game of triumphs 10ME

The game of triumphs is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 810L across 269 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The game of triumphs works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate The game of triumphs as 10ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, The game of triumphs explores fantasy world-building, adventure, mystery, family, and supernatural — 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.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, mystery.