What reading level is Raven of the Waves?

Raven of the Waves by Michael Cadnum is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Raven of the Waves appropriate for?

Raven of the Waves is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

Does Raven of the Waves have any content warnings?

Raven of the Waves has a HootRating of 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Raven of the Waves?

Raven of the Waves by Michael Cadnum is 200 pages.

Raven of the Waves

Michael Cadnum

Raven of the Waves

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Cadnum

Reading Level 6 11LP 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: Lismond has been preparing his whole life to become a fierce Viking warrior, rowing into battles on the Raven. Meanwhile, Wiglaf has been quietly learning to heal as a monk’s apprentice, far from the thunder of war. When their very different worlds collide, everything changes—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

ClassicsLegendsMythsFablesAdventure Friendship Coming of Age Historical

Quick Assessment

Raven of the Waves follows two young boys from contrasting backgrounds—a Viking warrior-in-training and a monk’s apprentice—whose lives intersect in a story of culture clash and personal growth. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade historical fiction introduces readers to Viking legends while exploring themes of courage, identity, and friendship. The book contains mild conflict typical of adventure tales but no graphic content.