What reading level is The wild ones?

The wild ones by C. Alexander London is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 810L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The wild ones appropriate for?

The wild ones is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The wild ones?

The wild ones is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The wild ones have any content warnings?

The wild ones has a HootRating of 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril. 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 wild ones?

The wild ones by C. Alexander London is 241 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

The wild ones

C. Alexander London

The wild ones

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. Alexander London

Reading Level 5-6 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Kit darts through the tangled alleyways, his heart pounding as hunting dogs thunder close behind. His family’s home lies in ruins, and the city’s streets are split between fierce animal gangs with secrets worth fighting—and dying—for. Just when Kit thinks he’s found safety, a shadow from the Flealess closes in—what will happen next?

Themes

FantasyAnimalsAdventure Friendship Survival

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Kit, a young raccoon whose life is upended after a tragic attack destroys his home. Set in a city divided by territorial animal factions, the story explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and survival. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it features mild peril and animal conflict without graphic content, making it a thrilling yet age-appropriate adventure.

Why we rated The wild ones 10ME

The wild ones is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 810L across 241 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The wild ones works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate The wild ones as 10ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, The wild ones explores fantasy, animals, adventure, friendship, and survival — 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, animals, adventure.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.