What reading level is Tombs of Anak?

Tombs of Anak by Frank E. Peretti is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tombs of Anak appropriate for?

Tombs of Anak is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Tombs of Anak?

Tombs of Anak is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Cooper Kids Adventure series.

Does Tombs of Anak have any content warnings?

Tombs of Anak has a HootRating of 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Tombs of Anak?

Tombs of Anak by Frank E. Peretti is 148 pages (approximately 36,354 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Tombs of Anak

Frank E. Peretti

Tombs of Anak

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frank E. Peretti

Cooper Kids Adventure

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Jay and Lila Cooper embark on an exciting adventure to find a lost explorer and uncover ancient secrets. Along the way, they encounter a terrifying creature feared by the local people and must use courage and teamwork to protect everyone. Their journey is full of mystery and bravery as they face dangers deep within hidden tombs.

Themes

Adventure Friendship Mystery Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Tombs of Anak 10LP

Tombs of Anak is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 148 pages (approximately 36,354 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tombs of Anak works for readers up to grade 7.8.

Read aloud, Tombs of Anak runs about 4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Tombs of Anak as 10LP ("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, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Tombs of Anak explores adventure, friendship, mystery, and fantasy world-building — 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, mystery.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 6 more books in the Cooper Kids Adventure series.