Five Kingdoms: Rogue Knight
by Brandon Mull
Simon and Schuster 2014
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Retailer links may be affiliate links.
Genre
Themes
- friendship
- courage
- loyalty
- resistance to tyranny
- teamwork
- identity
- sacrifice
- quest
About this book
Cole Randolph continues his quest through the Outskirts, a perilous world between worlds, to track down his missing friends and find a way home. With allies Jace, Twitch, and Princess Mira, he ventures into a new kingdom ruled by fear and fractured loyalties. Rogue knights, cunning magic, and shifting alliances force the friends to rely on courage and teamwork at every turn. Fast-paced action, inventive worldbuilding, and cliffhanger twists make this an exciting pick for middle-grade fantasy fans.
Setting: the Outskirts, primarily the kingdom of Elloweer
Readers also enjoyed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Five Kingdoms: Rogue Knight right for my child?
Yes — Five Kingdoms: Rogue Knight is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, courage, loyalty.
How long does it take to read Five Kingdoms: Rogue Knight?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Five Kingdoms: Rogue Knight takes around 11h to finish. The book has 110,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Five Kingdoms: Rogue Knight have an AR quiz?
Yes — Five Kingdoms: Rogue Knight has an AR quiz available, worth 17 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Five Kingdoms: Rogue Knight?
Five Kingdoms: Rogue Knight has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.