Rise of fire
Sophie Jordan
Rise of fire
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sophie Jordan
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
What if escaping a dangerous kingdom was only the beginning of your troubles? Luna and Fowler find safety — but danger lurks even in castles. Can Luna unlock her hidden powers before everything she loves is lost?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Rise of Fire is a middle-grade fantasy novel that continues the story of Luna and Fowler as they navigate political intrigue, danger, and romance. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of bravery, identity, and love with some suspenseful moments but no graphic content. Parents should be aware of light romantic elements and some mild peril.
Why we rated Rise of fire 11LE
Rise of fire is written at a Level 6 reading level across 294 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rise of fire works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Rise of fire as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Rise of fire explores fantasy, romance, adventure, coming of age, and family — 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 fantasy, romance, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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
- 9780062377678
- Pages
- 294
- Publisher
- HarperTeen
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction