What reading level is Dark Fire?

Dark Fire by Chris D'Lacey is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dark Fire appropriate for?

Dark Fire is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Dark Fire?

Dark Fire is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Dark Fire have any content warnings?

Dark Fire has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dark Fire?

Dark Fire by Chris D'Lacey is 461 pages.

Dark Fire

Chris D'Lacey

Dark Fire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chris D'Lacey

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if one little girl held the power to rescue her father from the icy Arctic? Imagine discovering that dragons have returned to Earth just when you need them most. Alexa’s daring journey uncovers secrets that could change everything—but can she save her dad before it’s too late?

Themes

DragonsGood and EvilAdventure Family Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

Dark Fire, the fifth book in Chris D'Lacey's bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles, follows Alexa as she embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue her father from the Arctic. Along the way, she discovers the return of dragons and faces themes of good versus evil in a fantasy setting. Suitable for middle-grade readers ages 9-12, the book includes mild peril and magical elements that add excitement without being overly intense.