What reading level is The river king?

The river king by Alice Hoffman is at a Level 7-8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The river king appropriate for?

The river king is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Social Conflict, Mild Peril.

What genre is The river king?

The river king is fiction — Fiction.

Does The river king have any content warnings?

The river king has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Social Conflict, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The river king?

The river king by Alice Hoffman is 356 pages (approximately 101,214 words).

The river king

Alice Hoffman

The river king

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alice Hoffman

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In the town of Haddan, social lines are deeply drawn between prep school students and locals, but beneath the calm surface, secrets stir. Friendships and romances challenge the town's unspoken rules, while the discovery of a body in the river draws a determined policeman into a web of hidden truths. This tale explores how appearances can mask the complexities of identity and belonging.

Themes

Coming of Age Social Justice Mystery Family Romance

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, social conflict, mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.