Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
9.7
Points
6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
30170
Points per Word
0.000199
Page Count
112
Points per Page
0.053571
Series
Way People Live
Description
In the violent and lawless Middle Ages, a castle was often the only seat of authority and a nobleman’s only protection against rivals. But it was more than just a fortress; it was a home for the lord and his family, and a training ground for knights.