What reading level is A time of fire?

A time of fire by Robert Westall is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A time of fire appropriate for?

A time of fire is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Wartime loss, Family grief.

What genre is A time of fire?

A time of fire is fiction — Bombing, Aerial.

Does A time of fire have any content warnings?

A time of fire has a HootRating of 9IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Wartime loss, Family grief. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A time of fire?

A time of fire by Robert Westall is 162 pages.

A time of fire

Robert Westall

A time of fire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Westall

Reading Level 4-5 9IE Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sky roars as a German bomber streaks overhead, dropping deadly bombs in a flash. Ten-year-old Sonny watches in shock as everything changes in just seconds—his world shatters, and his mother is gone. Now, with his father lost in grief and his grandparents by his side, Sonny faces a daring challenge that could change everything...

Themes

War & ConflictFamily Coming of Age Historical

Quick Assessment

Set during World War II, this middle-grade novel explores the impact of war on a young boy named Sonny after a bombing raid takes his mother’s life. The story sensitively handles themes of loss, family upheaval, and resilience while providing historical context appropriate for readers ages 9 to 12. Parents should be aware of wartime violence and emotional intensity related to grief and family separation.