What reading level is Rage of the Fallen?

Rage of the Fallen by Joseph Delaney is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 810L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Rage of the Fallen appropriate for?

Rage of the Fallen is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Rage of the Fallen?

Rage of the Fallen is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Rage of the Fallen have any content warnings?

Rage of the Fallen has a HootRating of 10ME (Moderate — 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 Rage of the Fallen?

Rage of the Fallen by Joseph Delaney is 313 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Rage of the Fallen

Joseph Delaney

Rage of the Fallen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joseph Delaney

Reading Level 5-6 10ME 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

The sharp crackle of firewood snaps in the cold night air, mixing with the eerie whispers of creatures lurking just beyond the shadows. Thomas can almost taste the iron tang of fear as he steps into a land thick with dark magic and danger. Every step closer to Ireland pulls him deeper into a battle where trust is scarce and survival is uncertain.

Themes

ApprenticesSupernaturalWitchesFriendship Adventure Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

Rage of the Fallen follows Thomas Ward, a young apprentice to the Spook, as he faces supernatural threats including witches, demons, and dark gods. Set against the backdrop of war and danger, the story explores themes of bravery, trust, and survival suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. Parents should note that the book contains fantasy violence and suspense but is appropriate for its intended age group.

Why we rated Rage of the Fallen 10ME

Rage of the Fallen is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 810L across 313 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rage of the Fallen works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Rage of the Fallen as 10ME ("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, Rage of the Fallen explores apprentices, supernatural, witches, friendship, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about apprentices, supernatural, witches.

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.