What reading level is Tunnels?

Tunnels by Roderick Gordon is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tunnels appropriate for?

Tunnels is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Tunnels?

Tunnels is fiction — Adventure and adventurers.

Does Tunnels have any content warnings?

Tunnels has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — 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 Tunnels?

Tunnels by Roderick Gordon is 472 pages.

Tunnels

Roderick Gordon

Tunnels

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Roderick Gordon

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What if a hidden world existed right beneath your feet? Imagine discovering dark tunnels under London where strange people live, and they don’t trust anyone from the surface. Now, what if your dad was trapped down there, and only you could find him?

Themes

AdventureUnderground ExplorationFriendship Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows Will and his friend Chester as they explore a secret underground world beneath London to find Will's missing father. The story tackles themes of friendship, bravery, and discovery, with mild suspense and fantasy elements appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the presence of some tension related to distrust between surface and underground communities but no graphic content.