Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books)

Rosemary Sutcliff

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Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rosemary Sutcliff

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The crackling of campfires mixes with the distant clash of swords under a starry sky. You can almost taste the smoky air as Aquila, once a Roman officer, feels the weight of his choice—to stand with Britain or return with the fading empire. His heart pounds with loyalty and courage, but the battle ahead will test everything he believes in.

Themes

Quick Assessment

Lantern Bearers follows Aquila, a young Roman officer who chooses to stay in Britain and join the fight against invading Saxons. This historical fiction explores themes of loyalty, identity, and courage in a richly detailed setting appropriate for teens aged 13 and up. Parents should note the book contains depictions of battle and conflict typical of historical war fiction.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

281 pages
ISBN
9780785735946
Pages
281
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionAnglo-Saxon Period, 449-1066Great BritainTo 1066SoldiersEnglish AuthorEnglish FictionRömerzeit

Places

Great Britain