What reading level is Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles)?

Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles) by Paul Stewart is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles) appropriate for?

Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles)?

Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles) have any content warnings?

Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles) has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — 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 Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles)?

Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles) by Paul Stewart is 432 pages.

Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles)

Paul Stewart

Clash of the Sky Galleons (Edge Chronicles)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Paul Stewart

Illustrated by Chris Riddell

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Here’s a secret: Quint’s father is on a dangerous mission to catch the man who destroyed their family. But when his father’s hunt puts everyone in danger, Quint discovers that being a sky pirate is more complicated — and scarier — than he ever imagined. And that’s only the beginning of their adventure.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Quint, who leaves his studies to join his father on a quest to capture the man responsible for a tragic fire. The story explores themes of family, justice, and bravery amid a richly imagined world of sky pirates and mysterious creatures. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril and fantasy violence but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Moderate

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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Details

Book Length

432 pages

ISBN: 9780552551274
Pages: 432
Publisher: Random House
Published: October 2, 2007
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FantasyScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicRevengeKnights and KnighthoodScholarsChildren's Fantasy FictionQuestsFantasy FictionFantaisieAventuresFathers and SonsEmotions