What reading level is Three thieves?

Three thieves by Scott Chantler is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Three thieves appropriate for?

Three thieves is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Romantic Content.

What genre is Three thieves?

Three thieves is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Three Thieves series.

Does Three thieves have any content warnings?

Three thieves has a HootRating of 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Romantic Content. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Three thieves?

Three thieves by Scott Chantler is 116 pages (approximately 5,381 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Three thieves

Scott Chantler

Three thieves

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The captive prince

by Scott Chantler

Three Thieves

Reading Level 2-3 7LP Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd 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

When Dessa and her friends rescue a prince from danger, they find themselves invited to a grand celebration at the royal castle. As they navigate royal life and exciting adventures, Dessa faces new challenges and unexpected feelings. Bursting with action and vibrant illustrations, this story will captivate readers who love thrilling journeys and mysterious kingdoms.

Themes

Adventure Friendship Fantasy World-Building Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, romantic content. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Three thieves 7LP

Three thieves is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 116 pages (approximately 5,381 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Three thieves works for readers up to grade 4.7.

Read aloud, Three thieves takes about 36 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Three thieves as 7LP ("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, Romantic Content.

Thematically, Three thieves explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, and coming of age — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building.