What reading level is Eclipse?

Eclipse by Erin Hunter is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 620L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Eclipse appropriate for?

Eclipse is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Eclipse?

Eclipse is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Warriors: The Power of Three series.

Does Eclipse have any content warnings?

Eclipse has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Eclipse?

Eclipse by Erin Hunter is 336 pages (approximately 68,731 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Eclipse

Erin Hunter

Eclipse

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Erin Hunter

Warriors: The Power of Three

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

Three young apprentices, each with their own dreams and hidden ambitions, face a fierce battle that threatens the peace of their forest home. As mysterious forces cast doubt on their trusted beliefs, the warrior code that unites the Clans is challenged like never before. Together, they must navigate danger, loyalty, and prophecy to protect their future.

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building Friendship Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Eclipse 9ME

Eclipse is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 620L across 336 pages (approximately 68,731 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Eclipse works for readers up to grade 6.3.

Read aloud, Eclipse runs about 7.6 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Eclipse as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

Thematically, Eclipse explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, family, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 5 more books in the Warriors: The Power of Three series.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.