What reading level is Dread Mountain?

Dread Mountain by Emily Rodda is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dread Mountain appropriate for?

Dread Mountain is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger.

What genre is Dread Mountain?

Dread Mountain is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Deltora Quest series.

Does Dread Mountain have any content warnings?

Dread Mountain 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 Dread Mountain?

Dread Mountain by Emily Rodda is 128 pages (approximately 26,334 words).

Dread Mountain

Emily Rodda

Dread Mountain

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Deltora Quest #5

by Emily Rodda

Deltora Quest

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Lief, Barda, and Jasmine embark on a daring quest to find the fifth gem hidden within the ominous Dread Mountain. When Lief receives a troubling vision about his parents' safety, he faces a tough choice between rushing to their aid or staying the course to stop the Shadow Lord. Their adventure tests their courage and friendship as they confront dark forces threatening their world.