What reading level is Wild Boy?

Wild Boy by Jones Rob Lloyd is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Wild Boy appropriate for?

Wild Boy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Social Exclusion.

Does Wild Boy have any content warnings?

Wild Boy has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Social Exclusion. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Wild Boy?

Wild Boy by Jones Rob Lloyd is 312 pages.

Wild Boy

Jones Rob Lloyd

Wild Boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jones Rob Lloyd

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

Wild Boy presses his face against the grimy glass, eyes sharp as he watches the bustling fair. Suddenly, a scream cuts through the noise—someone’s been murdered! With all eyes on him, can Wild Boy and the fearless acrobat Clarissa prove who’s really behind the crime?

Themes

Mystery Friendship Coming of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Wild Boy, a boy covered in hair and living as a sideshow attraction, who uses his keen observational skills to uncover the truth behind a murder at the fair. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story touches on themes of exclusion and abuse but handles them with sensitivity, providing an engaging tale of friendship and courage. Parents should note some mild peril and themes of social isolation.