On Wings of Evil
Cora Taylor
On Wings of Evil
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cora Taylor
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 sharp crack of wind whistles through the soaring skies, chilling everything it touches. Api'Naga the dragon and Kour'el feel the weight of a dark force creeping over their land, pulling them back to a place filled with old pain and new dangers. Shadows stir in the Tower, and a forgotten queen rises again—threatening to change everything they know.
Quick Assessment
This sequel continues the fantasy adventure of Api'Naga and Kour'el as they confront an emerging evil disrupting their world. The story involves themes of courage, loyalty, and facing past traumas, set against a richly imagined magical landscape. Suitable for teens, it features some frightening moments and complex emotional challenges.
Why we rated On Wings of Evil 11ME
On Wings of Evil is written at a Level 6 reading level across 250 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, On Wings of Evil works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate On Wings of Evil as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, On Wings of Evil explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, family, and magic — 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781550419290
- Pages
- 250
- Publisher
- Markham, Ont. : Fitzhenry & Whiteside
- Published
- June 7, 2005
- Type
- Fiction