What reading level is Traitors?

Traitors by Tom Becker is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Traitors appropriate for?

Traitors is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Traitors?

Traitors is fiction — Betrayal.

Does Traitors have any content warnings?

Traitors has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — 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 Traitors?

Traitors by Tom Becker is 304 pages.

Traitors

Tom Becker

Traitors

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tom Becker

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The cold clang of metal echoes all around, mixing with the sharp scent of damp stone and fear. Adam is trapped in the Dial, a shadowy world where every step could bring danger and every face hides a secret. Trust is as rare as hope here, but something deep inside Adam whispers that escape might still be possible.

Themes

Adventure Friendship Survival Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of betrayal and survival as Adam Wilson faces the harsh realities of the Dial, a prison-like realm for teenage traitors. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains suspense and mild peril but avoids graphic content, making it appropriate for young readers ready for darker adventure stories. Parents should be aware of the book's focus on trust issues and emotional tension within a fantasy setting.