What reading level is Maya and the Rising Dark?

Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Maya and the Rising Dark appropriate for?

Maya and the Rising Dark is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fantasy Violence, Physical Danger, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Maya and the Rising Dark?

Maya and the Rising Dark is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION. Part of the Maya and the Rising Dark series.

Does Maya and the Rising Dark have any content warnings?

Maya and the Rising Dark has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fantasy Violence, Physical Danger, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Maya and the Rising Dark?

Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron is 304 pages (approximately 61,958 words).

Maya and the Rising Dark

Rena Barron

Maya and the Rising Dark

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rena Barron

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Twelve-year-old Maya learns that her father guards the portal to a shadowy realm, and when he disappears, she must awaken her hidden abilities to battle eerie creatures determined to ignite a dangerous conflict. Facing mysterious forces, Maya embarks on a thrilling adventure to protect both worlds from descending into chaos.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.