What reading level is Fate of flames?

Fate of flames by Sarah Raughley is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 670L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Fate of flames appropriate for?

Fate of flames is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Fate of flames?

Fate of flames is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Fate of flames have any content warnings?

Fate of flames has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — 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 Fate of flames?

Fate of flames by Sarah Raughley is 353 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Fate of flames

Sarah Raughley

Fate of flames

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Raughley

Reading Level 3-4 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Fire can be controlled by a girl like Maia, and that changes everything! When scary creatures called Phantoms attack, four girls with magical powers must team up, but they don’t always get along. Can they stop the darkness before it’s too late?

Themes

Friendship Fantasy World-Building AdventurePsychic Ability

Quick Assessment

This early chapter book follows four girls who each control one of the elements—earth, air, fire, and water—as they confront terrifying monsters called Phantoms threatening the world. It explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and teamwork within a fantastical setting, suitable for readers aged 5-8. The story contains mild peril and fantasy violence but remains appropriate for its intended audience.

Why we rated Fate of flames 8LE

Fate of flames is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 670L across 353 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fate of flames works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate Fate of flames as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Fate of flames explores friendship, fantasy world-building, adventure, and psychic ability — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, fantasy world-building, adventure.