What reading level is Fires on the plain?

Fires on the plain by Shohei Ooka is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fires on the plain appropriate for?

Fires on the plain is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, War & Conflict, Loss & Grief.

What genre is Fires on the plain?

Fires on the plain is fiction — Literary Criticism.

Does Fires on the plain have any content warnings?

Fires on the plain has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, War & Conflict, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fires on the plain?

Fires on the plain by Shohei Ooka is 246 pages.

Fires on the plain

Shohei Ooka

Fires on the plain

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shohei Ooka

Reading Level 6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Gunfire cracks through the dense jungle as Private Tamura stumbles alone, lost and desperate. The world he knew is falling apart around him, and every step drags him deeper into danger and despair. Will he survive the night, or is this just the beginning of his fall?

Themes

War & ConflictSurvival Coming of Age Historical

Quick Assessment

This novel explores the harsh realities of war through the eyes of Private Tamura, a Japanese soldier during WWII. Set on Leyte Island amidst the crumbling Japanese army, it portrays the physical and emotional challenges faced by soldiers in combat. While suitable for middle-grade readers, parents should be aware of the intense themes of war, isolation, and survival depicted in the story.