What reading level is Fury of the seventh son?

Fury of the seventh son by Joseph Delaney is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 770L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fury of the seventh son appropriate for?

Fury of the seventh son is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Fury of the seventh son?

Fury of the seventh son is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Fury of the seventh son have any content warnings?

Fury of the seventh son has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — 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 Fury of the seventh son?

Fury of the seventh son by Joseph Delaney is 460 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Fury of the seventh son

Joseph Delaney

Fury of the seventh son

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joseph Delaney

Illustrated by Arrasmith, Patrick, illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Here’s a secret: Tom Ward has faced monsters and dark magic all his life, but now he’s about to face the most powerful evil ever—the Fiend. This final battle will change everything, and not everyone will make it out alive. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship Coming of AgeParanormal Fiction

Quick Assessment

This is the concluding book in a popular middle-grade fantasy series featuring Tom Ward, a young apprentice who battles supernatural forces. It contains themes of dark magic, sacrifice, and friendship, suitable for readers aged 9-12 who enjoy paranormal fiction. Parents should be aware of some intense moments and peril that may be unsettling for sensitive children.

Why we rated Fury of the seventh son 9ME

Fury of the seventh son is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 770L across 460 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fury of the seventh son works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Fury of the seventh son as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Fury of the seventh son explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, coming of age, and paranormal fiction — 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.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.