What reading level is Promise the night?

Promise the night by Michaela MacColl is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Promise the night appropriate for?

Promise the night is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Promise the night?

Promise the night is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Promise the night have any content warnings?

Promise the night has a HootRating of 11LE (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 Promise the night?

Promise the night by Michaela MacColl is 265 pages.

Promise the night

Michaela MacColl

Promise the night

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michaela MacColl

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The dry wind rustles through the tall grasses of the Kenyan farm, carrying the distant roar of an airplane engine. Beryl Markham feels the rough leather of her flying gloves as she gazes up at the sky, dreaming of daring flights and uncharted paths. Her journey from a wild childhood to becoming the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west is filled with courage and wonder.

Themes

HistoryAdventureWomen air pilotsComing of AgeChildhood and youth

Quick Assessment

Promise the Night tells the inspiring story of Beryl Markham's childhood on a Kenyan farm and her groundbreaking achievements as a pioneering woman pilot. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this historical fiction explores themes of adventure, determination, and youth, offering an engaging look at a remarkable figure in aviation history. The content is age-appropriate with no intense or sensitive material.