The Ravenmaster's secret

Elvira Woodruff

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The Ravenmaster's secret

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Escape from the Tower of London

by Elvira Woodruff

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What secrets hide behind the walls of the Tower of London? Imagine being eleven and discovering a mysterious prisoner who could change everything you thought you knew. Can a young boy's friendship unlock a secret that has been kept for centuries?

Quick Assessment

Set in the 18th century Tower of London, this historical fiction follows the eleven-year-old son of the Ravenmaster who forms an unlikely friendship with a Jacobite prisoner. The story explores themes of history, loyalty, and courage, suitable for children aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the historical setting includes imprisonment but handles these themes in an age-appropriate manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

225 pages
ISBN
9780439281348
Pages
225
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Tower of London18th CenturyJacobitesRavensPrisonersLondonJacobites in FictionRavens in FictionPrisoners in Fiction

Places

London (England)