What reading level is Long Shadows?

Long Shadows by Erin Hunter is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Long Shadows appropriate for?

Long Shadows is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Long Shadows?

Long Shadows is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Long Shadows have any content warnings?

Long Shadows has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — 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 Long Shadows?

Long Shadows by Erin Hunter is 368 pages.

Long Shadows

Erin Hunter

Long Shadows

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Erin Hunter

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp rustle of leaves under stealthy paws echoes through the forest as shadows stretch longer than ever before. The air carries a mix of ancient whispers and the scent of wild herbs, setting the stage for secrets that could change everything. Amid the looming darkness, three brave warrior cats fight to protect their clan’s honor and the mysterious StarClan, but some truths are harder to face than any battle.

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building Family Friendship

Quick Assessment

Long Shadows, the fifth book in Erin Hunter's Warriors: Power of Three series, follows the young warrior cats Jaypaw, Lionblaze, and Hollyleaf as they navigate challenges within their forest clans. Aimed at middle-grade readers aged 9 to 12, this fantasy adventure explores themes of loyalty, belief, and family secrets. While the story involves battles and tension, it remains appropriate for this age group with no graphic content.