What reading level is The high riders?

The high riders by Margaret Hodges is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The high riders appropriate for?

The high riders is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The high riders?

The high riders is fiction — England.

Does The high riders have any content warnings?

The high riders has a HootRating of 9LE (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 high riders?

The high riders by Margaret Hodges is 172 pages.

The high riders

Margaret Hodges

The high riders

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Margaret Hodges

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What secrets do the old streets hide when a new kid arrives late to the team? Larry Dunlap didn't expect to be separated from his crew mates, but the quiet town and its mysterious past pull him in deeper than he imagined. Could the ghosts of yesterday change his future?

Themes

Friendship Adventure Historical

Quick Assessment

Set in England, this middle-grade novel follows 14-year-old Larry Dunlap as he navigates being apart from his rowing team and grows closer to the local community and its history. The story explores themes of friendship and cultural connection, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. There is mild emotional content related to feeling isolated and adjusting to new environments, but nothing intense or inappropriate.