What reading level is Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books)?

Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books) by Rosemary Sutcliff is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books) appropriate for?

Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books) is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books)?

Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books) is fiction — Great Britain.

Does Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books) have any content warnings?

Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books) has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books)?

Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books) by Rosemary Sutcliff is 281 pages.

Lantern Bearers (Sunburst Books)

Rosemary Sutcliff

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

HistoryAdventure Coming of Age FamilyLoyalty

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.