What reading level is The Weirdstone of Brisingamen?

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Weirdstone of Brisingamen appropriate for?

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Weirdstone of Brisingamen?

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Weirdstone of Brisingamen have any content warnings?

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Weirdstone of Brisingamen?

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner is 272 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

Alan Garner

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Tale of Alderley

by Alan Garner

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

The crisp rustle of leaves and the whisper of ancient magic fill the air as Susan feels the cold weight of a mysterious stone glowing against her wrist. Shadows flicker and the wind carries secrets of a hidden battle between dark forces and brave hearts. With her brother Colin by her side, Susan steps into a world where courage and family are the strongest magic of all.

Themes

Fantasy & MagicFamilySiblingsAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows siblings Susan and Colin as they become embroiled in a classic battle between good and evil involving a powerful magical stone. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the story combines elements of family bonds and adventure without intense violence or mature themes. It offers an engaging introduction to fantasy with a focus on bravery, loyalty, and the importance of siblings.

Why we rated The Weirdstone of Brisingamen 11LE

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is written at a Level 6 reading level across 272 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Weirdstone of Brisingamen works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate The Weirdstone of Brisingamen as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.

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

Thematically, The Weirdstone of Brisingamen explores fantasy & magic, family, siblings, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy & magic, family, siblings.