What reading level is Firestarter (Dark Diaries)?

Firestarter (Dark Diaries) by Anthony Masters is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Firestarter (Dark Diaries) appropriate for?

Firestarter (Dark Diaries) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Firestarter (Dark Diaries)?

Firestarter (Dark Diaries) is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Firestarter (Dark Diaries) have any content warnings?

Firestarter (Dark Diaries) has a HootRating of 9LE (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 Firestarter (Dark Diaries)?

Firestarter (Dark Diaries) by Anthony Masters is 128 pages.

Firestarter (Dark Diaries)

Anthony Masters

Firestarter (Dark Diaries)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anthony Masters

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Alan's face burns with anger as his new stepfamily pushes him too far. Suddenly, flames flicker at his lips—he can breathe fire! But can he control this fiery power before it controls him?

Themes

FamilyHorror & ghost storiesChillersSupernaturalComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Firestarter follows Alan, a young boy struggling to fit into his new blended family while discovering he has the extraordinary ability to breathe fire when angry. This middle-grade horror story explores themes of family conflict and self-control with some spooky elements appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note mild supernatural content and emotional tension related to family adjustment.