What reading level is Fire on the Water?

Fire on the Water by Robert Haddick is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fire on the Water appropriate for?

Fire on the Water is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Fire on the Water?

Fire on the Water is nonfiction — History.

Does Fire on the Water have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is Fire on the Water?

Fire on the Water by Robert Haddick is 320 pages.

Fire on the Water

Robert Haddick

Fire on the Water

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

China, America, and the Future of the Pacific

by Robert Haddick

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The alarms are blaring as ships race across the choppy ocean, engines roaring and crews scrambling. Suddenly, a flash lights up the night sky over the water—fire is breaking out, and everything hangs on what happens next. Who will hold the line in this dangerous game of power and strategy?

Themes

Science & Nature Historical Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Fire on the Water is a nonfiction book that explores the complex military tensions between the United States and China in the Indo-Pacific region. Aimed at middle-grade readers, it provides an introduction to modern global strategy, military technology, and geopolitical challenges. While the content involves real-world conflict and strategic defense issues, it is presented at an accessible level appropriate for ages 9-12, with no graphic violence or mature themes.