What reading level is The Minister and the Boy?

The Minister and the Boy by Allan Hoben is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Minister and the Boy appropriate for?

The Minister and the Boy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is The Minister and the Boy?

The Minister and the Boy is fiction.

Does The Minister and the Boy have any content warnings?

The Minister and the Boy has a HootRating of 9C (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 Minister and the Boy?

The Minister and the Boy by Allan Hoben is 116 pages.

The Minister and the Boy

Allan Hoben

The Minister and the Boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Allan Hoben

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

There's a secret about a young boy and a minister that most people don't know. Their story unfolds with unexpected twists, and what happens next will surprise you—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

FictionHistorical Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction story, suitable for children aged 9-12, explores the relationship between a boy and a minister in a timeless setting. The text is a carefully preserved pre-1923 work, presented with minimal digitization errors, and carries themes appropriate for middle-grade readers without intense content.