In the Path of the Storm (Farthing Wood Series, No 6)
Colin Dann
In the Path of the Storm (Farthing Wood Series, No 6)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Colin Dann
Illustrated by Trevor Newton
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The animals of Farthing Wood face a danger no one expected—the very deer they sought refuge with now threaten their home. Courage and friendship will be pushed to the limit as they fight to protect their sanctuary. What will it take to keep peace when those you trust become your greatest challenge?
Quick Assessment
This sixth installment in the Farthing Wood series continues the tale of wild animals striving to coexist in a nature reserve. While aimed at older children and teens, it offers themes of community, survival, and conflict resolution. Parents should note the story includes tension and conflict among animal characters but remains suitable for young adolescent readers.
Why we rated In the Path of the Storm (Farthing Wood Series, No 6) 9LE
In the Path of the Storm (Farthing Wood Series, No 6) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 154 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, In the Path of the Storm (Farthing Wood Series, No 6) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate In the Path of the Storm (Farthing Wood Series, No 6) as 9LE ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, In the Path of the Storm (Farthing Wood Series, No 6) explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780091738587
- Pages
- 154
- Publisher
- Century Hutchinson
- Published
- September 1990
- Type
- Fiction