What reading level is Shadow Sun?

Shadow Sun by Jess E. Owen is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Shadow Sun appropriate for?

Shadow Sun is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Shadow Sun?

Shadow Sun is fiction — Fiction.

Does Shadow Sun have any content warnings?

Shadow Sun has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Shadow Sun?

Shadow Sun by Jess E. Owen is 372 pages.

Shadow Sun

Jess E. Owen

Shadow Sun

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book II of the Dragon Star Saga

by Jess E. Owen

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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: Ren isn't like everyone else—she sees the world in ways no one else can. When strange disasters start threatening her home, a mysterious prophecy might hold the key to saving everything. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Friendship Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

Shadow Sun follows Ren, a young gryfess who has found her place in the Silver Isles after a heroic act. Now, facing a series of natural disasters and a dangerous prophecy, Ren must navigate secrets, powers, and trust to protect her world. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this fantasy adventure explores themes of identity, courage, and responsibility.