What reading level is Flying Blind?

Flying Blind by Frank E. Peretti is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Flying Blind appropriate for?

Flying Blind is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Flying Blind?

Flying Blind is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Cooper Kids Adventure series.

Does Flying Blind have any content warnings?

Flying Blind has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Flying Blind?

Flying Blind by Frank E. Peretti is 148 pages (approximately 25,582 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Flying Blind

Frank E. Peretti

Flying Blind

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frank E. Peretti

Cooper Kids Adventure

Reading Level 5-6 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Fourteen-year-old Jay faces a terrifying challenge when the small plane he’s flying suddenly spirals out of control. With courage and faith guiding him, he must find a way to safely bring the aircraft back down to earth. This thrilling adventure highlights bravery and trust in difficult moments.

Themes

AdventureFaithComing of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Flying Blind 10LE

Flying Blind is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 148 pages (approximately 25,582 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Flying Blind works for readers up to grade 7.3.

Read aloud, Flying Blind runs about 2.9 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Flying Blind as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

Thematically, Flying Blind explores adventure, faith, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, faith, coming of age.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 6 more books in the Cooper Kids Adventure series.