What reading level is Firedrake?

Firedrake by Ann Ewan is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Firedrake appropriate for?

Firedrake is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril.

What genre is Firedrake?

Firedrake is fiction — Fantasy.

Does Firedrake have any content warnings?

Firedrake has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Firedrake?

Firedrake by Ann Ewan is 516 pages.

Firedrake

Ann Ewan

Firedrake

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann Ewan

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp crackle of fire fills the night air, burning brighter than the stars above. Shan feels the heat on her skin, even though her eyes can’t see the flames. In a world where she’s forced to fight, a mysterious prophecy whispers her name—and the fate of her people hangs in the balance.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship Coming of Age Disability Representation

Quick Assessment

Set in a richly imagined fantasy world, this novel follows Shan, a young woman with visual impairment thrust into a soldier's life she never chose. As she grapples with her new reality, Shan discovers she might be the prophesied figure destined to defeat the fearsome Firedrake and save her people. Suitable for teens ages 13 and up, this story contains themes of bravery, friendship, and self-discovery within a fantasy adventure context.