The mob
Clem Martini
The mob
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Clem Martini
The text is written at a 6th 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
Kyp isn’t just any crow—he’s the one who dared to shake up the whole Gathering with a single reckless move. When a fierce blizzard hits, his choices become more than mistakes—they’re the test of his courage and the fate of his community. What will it take for Kyp to prove that responsibility can come from the unlikeliest of heroes?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Kyp, a young crow whose impulsive actions disrupt an important annual gathering just as a powerful blizzard strikes. The story explores themes of community, responsibility, and personal growth in a way that is suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note that the book contains mild peril related to natural disaster and emotional challenges tied to accountability.
Why we rated The mob 11LE
The mob is written at a Level 6 reading level across 239 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The mob works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The mob as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The mob explores community, responsibility, adventure, coming of age, and animals — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about community, responsibility, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781553375746
- Pages
- 239
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press Ltd
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction