What reading level is Fire in the Stone?

Fire in the Stone by Colin Thiele is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fire in the Stone appropriate for?

Fire in the Stone is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Alcohol Use.

What genre is Fire in the Stone?

Fire in the Stone is fiction — Australia.

Does Fire in the Stone have any content warnings?

Fire in the Stone has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Alcohol Use. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fire in the Stone?

Fire in the Stone by Colin Thiele is 305 pages.

Fire in the Stone

Colin Thiele

Fire in the Stone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Colin Thiele

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if your most treasured treasure suddenly vanished without a trace? Imagine being 14, living in the wild opal fields of Australia, and discovering your precious opals have been stolen. With danger lurking and time running out, can Ernie and his friend catch the thief before it's too late?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Family Survival

Quick Assessment

Fire in the Stone follows 14-year-old Ernie, who embarks on a quest to recover his stolen opals while living with his alcoholic father in Australia's rugged opal fields. The story explores themes of resilience and friendship against a backdrop of hardship, suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the depiction of alcoholism and the harsh environment, though these themes are handled with sensitivity.