What reading level is The Little Stolen Sweep?

The Little Stolen Sweep by Katherine Moore is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Little Stolen Sweep appropriate for?

The Little Stolen Sweep is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Little Stolen Sweep?

The Little Stolen Sweep is fiction — Chimney sweeps.

Does The Little Stolen Sweep have any content warnings?

The Little Stolen Sweep 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 Little Stolen Sweep?

The Little Stolen Sweep by Katherine Moore is 128 pages.

The Little Stolen Sweep

Katherine Moore

The Little Stolen Sweep

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Katherine Moore

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

Daniel isn’t just any kid—he’s a time traveler who swaps places with his ancestor stuck as a chimney sweep apprentice! Imagine living in smoky, dark London just to survive. This adventure shows why standing up for yourself can change history.

Themes

Historical Adventure Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction novel follows ten-year-old Daniel as he time travels to Victorian England and trades places with an ancestor enduring harsh conditions as a chimney sweep apprentice. The story explores themes of resilience and historical hardship appropriate for ages 9-12, with some references to difficult child labor conditions. Parents should note the depiction of challenging historical realities but no graphic content.