What reading level is The honourable schoolboy?

The honourable schoolboy by John le Carré is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The honourable schoolboy appropriate for?

The honourable schoolboy is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The honourable schoolboy?

The honourable schoolboy is fiction — Fiction in English.

Does The honourable schoolboy have any content warnings?

The honourable schoolboy 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 honourable schoolboy?

The honourable schoolboy by John le Carré is 1155 pages.

The honourable schoolboy

John le Carré

The honourable schoolboy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John le Carré

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

George Smiley waits in a dimly lit room, the weight of betrayal heavy on his shoulders. Suddenly, orders crackle through the radio: Jerry Westerby must leave at once for the Far East, a place tangled with secrets and danger. What mission will Jerry face in this shadowy world of spies?

Themes

Adventure Mystery FriendshipEspionageComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This espionage novel follows British Secret Service agent George Smiley as he rebuilds his team after a damaging Soviet infiltration. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story explores themes of loyalty and intelligence work, set against a complex geopolitical backdrop. While the book involves spy intrigue and some tension, it is appropriate for ages 9-12 with a reading level around grade 8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

1,155 pages

ISBN: 0816165394
Pages: 1,155
Publisher: G. K. Hall
Published: 1977
Type: Fiction

Genres

Fiction in English

Subjects

Smiley, GeorgeIntelligence ServiceGreat BritainLarge Type BooksIntelligence Service in FictionFiction in EnglishAmerican Spy StoriesGeorge SmileyEnglish Spy StoriesGreat Britain. MI6Secret ServiceSmileyGeorge

Places

Great Britain