Wild Rover No More
Louis A. Meyer
Wild Rover No More
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Being the Last Recorded Account of the Life and Times of Jacky Faber
by Louis A. Meyer
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 salty breeze stings Jacky’s face as the ship creaks beneath her feet, the smell of the sea thick in the air. Just when Jacky and Jaimy’s love seems within reach, danger crashes in like a storm, forcing her to flee and face wild adventures no one could imagine. Her heart races—can she clear her name and hold on to the ones she loves?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Wild Rover No More follows Jacky Faber as she navigates thrilling adventures after being falsely accused of treason. This middle-grade novel blends romance, action, and historical fiction, suitable for readers aged 9-12 who enjoy spirited, adventurous tales. Parents should note some perilous situations and mild historical violence, but overall the story emphasizes bravery and loyalty.
Why we rated Wild Rover No More 12ME
Wild Rover No More is written at a Level 7 reading level across 355 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wild Rover No More works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Wild Rover No More as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Wild Rover No More explores adventure, romance, friendship, and historical fiction — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, romance, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780544217775
- Pages
- 355
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction