What reading level is Wildwing?

Wildwing by Emily Whitman is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 770L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Wildwing appropriate for?

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

What genre is Wildwing?

Wildwing is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Wildwing have any content warnings?

Wildwing has a HootRating of 9LE (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 Wildwing?

Wildwing by Emily Whitman is 372 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Wildwing

Emily Whitman

Wildwing

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emily Whitman

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

The sharp cry of a falcon cuts through the crisp castle air, wings beating against the sky. Addy’s fingers brush the rough stone walls as she navigates a world of shimmering gowns and whispered secrets. But behind every dazzling jewel lies a hidden danger, and a chance at a life she never dreamed possible.

Themes

Time TravelSocial ClassesMistaken IdentityFriendship Adventure Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

Wildwing follows Addy, a young girl who time travels to a medieval castle where she is mistaken for a noble ward. The story explores themes of social class, identity, and courage, with some mild peril involving shipwrecks and conspiracies. Suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12, it offers a mix of adventure and historical fantasy without intense content.

Why we rated Wildwing 9LE

Wildwing is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 770L across 372 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wildwing works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Wildwing as 9LE ("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, Wildwing explores time travel, social classes, mistaken identity, friendship, and adventure — 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 time travel, social classes, mistaken identity.