What reading level is The lost colony of Roanoke?

The lost colony of Roanoke by Edward F. Dolan is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The lost colony of Roanoke appropriate for?

The lost colony of Roanoke is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is The lost colony of Roanoke?

The lost colony of Roanoke is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Kaleidoscope (Marshall Cavendish) series.

Does The lost colony of Roanoke have any content warnings?

The lost colony of Roanoke has a HootRating of 10C (Clear). 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 lost colony of Roanoke?

The lost colony of Roanoke by Edward F. Dolan is 48 pages (approximately 2,271 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The lost colony of Roanoke

Edward F. Dolan

The lost colony of Roanoke

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Edward F. Dolan

Kaleidoscope (Marshall Cavendish)

Reading Level 5-6 10C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the mysterious story of the English settlers who tried to build a new home on Roanoke Island but vanished without a trace. Explore the clues and legends surrounding the lost colony in this fascinating tale of adventure and history. Perfect for young readers curious about one of America's oldest mysteries.

Themes

Historical Adventure Mystery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The lost colony of Roanoke 10C

The lost colony of Roanoke is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 2,271 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The lost colony of Roanoke works for readers up to grade 7.1.

Read aloud, The lost colony of Roanoke takes about 15 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The lost colony of Roanoke as 10C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

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

Thematically, The lost colony of Roanoke explores historical, adventure, and mystery — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, mystery.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 5 more books in the Kaleidoscope (Marshall Cavendish) series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.