What reading level is BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books)?

BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books) by Carol Matas is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books) appropriate for?

BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger.

What genre is BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books)?

BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books) have any content warnings?

BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books) has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books)?

BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books) by Carol Matas is 132 pages.

BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books)

Carol Matas

BURNING TIME, THE (Laurel-Leaf Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carol Matas

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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 crackling of flames fills the night air, sharp and unforgiving. Rose can almost taste the smoke as it curls around her, a reminder that in sixteenth-century France, whispers can turn into deadly accusations. Fear and courage tangle together in a world where just being a woman is dangerous.

Themes

Historical Family Social JusticeFear & Anxiety

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel follows fourteen-year-old Rose Rives in sixteenth-century France as she faces the sudden loss of her father and the perilous accusations of witchcraft aimed at her mother and others. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of injustice, fear, and resilience during a turbulent time. Parents should be aware of the book’s intense moments related to persecution and historical violence.