What reading level is Wrapped?

Wrapped by Jennifer Bradbury is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 860L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Wrapped appropriate for?

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

What genre is Wrapped?

Wrapped is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Wrapped have any content warnings?

Wrapped 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 Wrapped?

Wrapped by Jennifer Bradbury is 309 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Wrapped

Jennifer Bradbury

Wrapped

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer Bradbury

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

The faint scent of ancient linen fills the air as Agnes's fingers tremble over the mummy's wrappings. Each delicate layer she peels back whispers secrets of a faraway time and place, but the garden party around her feels worlds apart. Beneath the silk gowns and polite smiles, Agnes senses a mystery waiting to burst free—and her life will never be the same.

Themes

Adventure Historical Mystery Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

Set in 1815 London, this middle-grade novel follows Agnes Wilkins, a young debutante whose life takes a thrilling turn when she uncovers a secret hidden inside an Egyptian mummy at a high-society event. Themes of adventure, historical intrigue, and cultural exploration are woven throughout, suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the story includes elements of mystery and mild peril within a historical fiction context.

Why we rated Wrapped 10LE

Wrapped is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 860L across 309 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wrapped works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Wrapped 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, Wrapped explores adventure, historical, mystery, coming of age, and family — 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.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, historical, mystery.