What reading level is Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5)?

Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5) by Brian Jacques is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5) appropriate for?

Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5)?

Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5) have any content warnings?

Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5)?

Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5) by Brian Jacques is 404 pages.

Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5)

Brian Jacques

Salamandastron (Redwall, Book 5)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brian Jacques

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

The sharp clang of swords echoes through the ancient stone halls, mixing with the scent of smoky fires and pine from the forest outside. Somewhere beyond the walls, the fierce army of Ferahgo the Assassin is closing in, threatening to turn a proud mountain fortress into a place of shadow. Courage and friendship will be tested as Samkin and Arula journey through wild lands, with the fate of Salamandastron hanging in the balance.

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building FriendshipCourageAnimals

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows the heroic quest to defend Salamandastron, a mountain fortress, from the villainous Ferahgo the Assassin and his army. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines adventure, vivid descriptions, and themes of bravery and loyalty. There is mild fantasy violence consistent with classic animal fantasy battles, but no graphic content.