What reading level is Tut?

Tut by P. J. Hoover is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 630L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Tut appropriate for?

Tut is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

Does Tut have any content warnings?

Tut has a HootRating of 8LE (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 Tut?

Tut by P. J. Hoover is 329 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Tut

P. J. Hoover

Tut

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

my epic battle to save the world

by P. J. Hoover

Reading Level 3-4 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The warm scent of ancient papyrus fills the air as Tut, the forever fourteen-year-old king, feels the buzz of adventure creeping in. Just when summer promised rest, a shadow falls—his brother Gilgamesh is trapped by the terrifying god Apep. Can Tut and his friends race against time to stop darkness from swallowing the sun?

Themes

Adventure FamilyEgyptian GodsImmortalityFriendshipJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader chapter book blends Egyptian mythology with lighthearted adventure, following the immortal King Tut as he embarks on a quest to rescue his brother and save the world. Aimed at children ages 5-8, it offers engaging storytelling appropriate for young readers with themes of family and bravery. The story contains mild peril but no intense violence or mature content.

Why we rated Tut 8LE

Tut is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 630L across 329 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tut works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate Tut as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Tut explores adventure, family, egyptian gods, immortality, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, egyptian gods.