What reading level is The secret prince?

The secret prince by Violet Haberdasher is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 830L). Recommended for Middle Grades Plus readers (Ages 11+).

What age is The secret prince appropriate for?

The secret prince is recommended for Ages 11+. HootRating: 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The secret prince?

The secret prince is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Knightley Academy series.

Does The secret prince have any content warnings?

The secret prince has a HootRating of 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. 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 secret prince?

The secret prince by Violet Haberdasher is 503 pages (approximately 88,086 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The secret prince

Violet Haberdasher

The secret prince

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Knightley Academy Book

by Violet Haberdasher

Knightley Academy

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Henry Grim is eager to earn his knighthood at Knightley Academy, but when he uncovers a hidden room filled with ancient weapons, he and his friends are drawn into a secret society with a dangerous mission. As they navigate unexpected challenges and face mysterious threats, Henry must make difficult choices that could change his life forever. Adventure, friendship, and courage collide in this thrilling middle-grade tale.

Themes

Knights and knighthoodFriendship AdventureSchoolsOrphans

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 11+.

Why we rated The secret prince 10LP

The secret prince is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 830L across 503 pages (approximately 88,086 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The secret prince works for readers up to grade 7.6.

Read aloud, The secret prince runs about 9.8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate The secret prince as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, The secret prince explores knights and knighthood, friendship, adventure, schools, and orphans — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 11+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about knights and knighthood, friendship, adventure.