What reading level is The raptor's claw?

The raptor's claw by B. B. Calhoun is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The raptor's claw appropriate for?

The raptor's claw is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is The raptor's claw?

The raptor's claw is fiction — Detective and mystery stories.

Does The raptor's claw have any content warnings?

The raptor's claw 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 raptor's claw?

The raptor's claw by B. B. Calhoun is 111 pages.

The raptor's claw

B. B. Calhoun

The raptor's claw

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by B. B. Calhoun

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

Here's a secret: the dusty attic of the natural history museum hides more than just forgotten fossils. Fenton stumbles upon a mysterious paleontologist whose story is tangled with secrets waiting to be uncovered—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

MuseumsPaleontologyMysteryDetective Stories

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Fenton as he visits a natural history museum in New York and uncovers a secret involving an old paleontologist hidden away in the attic. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines elements of paleontology and detective work to engage young readers with an interest in science and mystery. The content is appropriate for its reading level and contains no notable concerns.