What reading level is Fourth Horseman?

Fourth Horseman by Kate Thompson is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fourth Horseman appropriate for?

Fourth Horseman is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Terrorism, Violence, Political Unrest.

What genre is Fourth Horseman?

Fourth Horseman is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Fourth Horseman have any content warnings?

Fourth Horseman has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Terrorism, Violence, Political Unrest. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fourth Horseman?

Fourth Horseman by Kate Thompson is 272 pages.

Fourth Horseman

Kate Thompson

Fourth Horseman

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kate Thompson

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you saw glowing horsemen with bows and swords lurking near your dad’s lab? Laurie can’t shake the feeling that these mysterious figures are signs of something terrible coming. Could her father’s secret experiments be tied to bombings and danger far away—and can she stop it before it’s too late?

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Mystery Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy thriller follows Laurie as she confronts mysterious glowing horsemen linked to her father’s genetic research and recent terrorist bombings. The story touches on themes of terrorism, political unrest, and science, suitable for readers ages 9-12 who enjoy suspenseful, thought-provoking fiction. Parents should be aware of the book’s references to violence and complex geopolitical issues.