What reading level is The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch?

The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch by Les Simon is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch appropriate for?

The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch?

The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch is fiction.

Does The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch have any content warnings?

The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: 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 Secret of the Red Silk Pouch?

The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch by Les Simon is 157 pages.

The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch

Les Simon

The Secret of the Red Silk Pouch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Les Simon

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

There’s a secret wrapped inside a red silk pouch, one that only Avid can deliver. He must travel from the bustling streets of Constantinople all the way to the kingdom of the Ostrogoths. But that’s only the beginning of his adventure.

Themes

Mystery Adventure HistoricalEspionageFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Avid as he undertakes a perilous journey to fulfill his grandfather’s dying wish by delivering a mysterious red silk pouch to King Theodoric. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book blends historical settings with suspenseful espionage elements, engaging young readers with themes of bravery and loyalty. Parents should note the story contains mild peril but remains appropriate for this age group.