What reading level is Will in scarlet?

Will in scarlet by Matthew Cody is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 840L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Will in scarlet appropriate for?

Will in scarlet is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Will in scarlet?

Will in scarlet is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Will in scarlet have any content warnings?

Will in scarlet has a HootRating of 10LE (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 Will in scarlet?

Will in scarlet by Matthew Cody is 260 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Will in scarlet

Matthew Cody

Will in scarlet

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Matthew Cody

Reading Level 5-6 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Will is no ordinary boy—he’s a future lord forced into exile in the wild Sherwood Forest. There, he meets the legendary Robin Hood and the Merry Men, joining a daring band of outlaws fighting to reclaim his home. But when danger lurks at every turn, will Will prove he’s more than just a noble name?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Historical Fantasy World-Building Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in 12th-century England, this middle-grade adventure follows 13-year-old Will, who is exiled to Sherwood Forest and teams up with Robin Hood and his band to reclaim his rightful home. The story features themes of friendship, bravery, and justice, suitable for readers aged 9-12. It contains mild peril typical of adventure tales but no graphic content.

Why we rated Will in scarlet 10LE

Will in scarlet is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 840L across 260 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Will in scarlet works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Will in scarlet as 10LE ("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, Will in scarlet explores adventure, friendship, historical, fantasy world-building, and coming of age — 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, friendship, historical.