What reading level is The Rag and Bone Shop?

The Rag and Bone Shop by Robert Cormier is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Rag and Bone Shop appropriate for?

The Rag and Bone Shop is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Death, PTSD, Gaslighting, Claustrophobia, Unstable Reality.

What genre is The Rag and Bone Shop?

The Rag and Bone Shop is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

How many pages is The Rag and Bone Shop?

The Rag and Bone Shop by Robert Cormier is 178 pages.

The Rag and Bone Shop

Robert Cormier

The Rag and Bone Shop

Q: Does The Rag and Bone Shop have any content warnings?

The Rag and Bone Shop has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Death, PTSD, Gaslighting, Claustrophobia, Unstable Reality. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Cormier

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What if a twelve-year-old boy is accused of something terrible, but no one knows if he really did it? In a small town full of whispers and fear, a famous interrogator arrives, determined to uncover the truth. But when the line between justice and victory blurs, what will happen to Jason?

Themes

JusticeTruthPsychological ThrillerChildhood TraumaMoral Ambiguity

Quick Assessment

This intense middle-grade novel explores the story of a twelve-year-old boy accused of a serious crime, delving into themes of justice, truth, and the dark side of interrogation. Due to its mature and disturbing content—including child abuse, sexual assault, death, and psychological trauma—this book is recommended for older middle-grade readers who can handle complex and unsettling subjects. Parents should be aware that the story contains scenes of emotional distress, gaslighting, and claustrophobia.