What reading level is The Wool-pack?

The Wool-pack by Cynthia Harnett is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Wool-pack appropriate for?

The Wool-pack is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Wool-pack?

The Wool-pack is fiction — Adventure stories.

Does The Wool-pack have any content warnings?

The Wool-pack has a HootRating of 11LP (Light — Physical). 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 Wool-pack?

The Wool-pack by Cynthia Harnett is 237 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The Wool-pack

Cynthia Harnett

The Wool-pack

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cynthia Harnett

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your family's honor was suddenly stolen by a false accusation? Imagine stepping into the bustling world of 1500s wool trade, where every deal is a chance to prove the truth. Now, what if the fate of your family rested on your courage to clear your father's name?

Themes

Historical Family Coming of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

Set around the year 1500, this historical fiction novel follows a young boy who must navigate the complexities of medieval trade and society to clear his father's name after an unjust accusation. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, the story explores themes of justice, family loyalty, and perseverance. The book contains no graphic content but includes historical challenges and mild conflict appropriate for young adult readers.

Why we rated The Wool-pack 11LP

The Wool-pack is written at a Level 6 reading level across 237 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Wool-pack works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate The Wool-pack as 11LP ("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.

Thematically, The Wool-pack explores historical, family, coming of age, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, family, coming of age.