What reading level is The thief and the sword?

The thief and the sword by Mike Maihack is at a Level 2-3 reading level (Lexile 410L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The thief and the sword appropriate for?

The thief and the sword is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is The thief and the sword?

The thief and the sword is fiction — Fantasy comic books, strips, etc.

Does The thief and the sword have any content warnings?

The thief and the sword has a HootRating of 7C (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 thief and the sword?

The thief and the sword by Mike Maihack is 167 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

The thief and the sword

Mike Maihack

The thief and the sword

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mike Maihack

Reading Level 2-3 7C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Cleopatra isn’t just a queen—she’s a time-traveling hero destined to save the entire galaxy! When a magical tablet whisks her far into the future, she faces an evil tyrant that only she can stop. The fate of countless worlds depends on her courage and cleverness.

Themes

AdventureTime TravelHistorical Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows a young Cleopatra who discovers a mysterious tablet that transports her to a distant future. There, she learns about a prophecy that calls on her to defeat a tyrannical ruler and save the galaxy. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story blends historical figures with sci-fi adventure and themes of bravery and destiny without any intense content.

Why we rated The thief and the sword 7C

The thief and the sword is written at a Level 2-3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 410L across 167 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The thief and the sword works for readers up to grade 4.5.

We rate The thief and the sword as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, The thief and the sword explores adventure, time travel, historical, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, time travel, historical.