What reading level is The prodigals?

The prodigals by Clark Rich Burbidge is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The prodigals appropriate for?

The prodigals is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The prodigals?

The prodigals is fiction — Giants.

Does The prodigals have any content warnings?

The prodigals has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — 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 prodigals?

The prodigals by Clark Rich Burbidge is 180 pages.

The prodigals

Clark Rich Burbidge

The prodigals

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Prodigals: Book Two

by Clark Rich Burbidge

Illustrated by Hepworth, Karl C., 1953- illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if a great shadow threatened to swallow everything you love, and only three young heroes stood in the way? Thomas and his grandchildren, Tommy and Rose, must leave behind their everyday lives to face a danger too big for anyone to handle alone. Will they rise to become the heroes their land desperately needs?

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Thomas, an older guardian of the forest, and his grandchildren as they confront a looming threat to their people and the ancient Giants. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of bravery, family, and sacrifice with moderate peril but no graphic content. It encourages resilience and teamwork in the face of adversity.