Storm
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Storm
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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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
Logan and his friends lead a brave fight against Chancellor Cylis's powerful army, while the Dust races to find a cure for a dangerous sickness threatening the Marked. Together, they face challenges that test their courage and friendship in a world on the edge of change.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, illness & injury. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Storm 10MP
Storm is written at a Level 5-6 reading level (approximately 70,891 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Storm works for readers up to grade 7.3.
Read aloud, Storm runs about 7.9 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Storm as 10MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Physical Danger, Illness & Injury.
Thematically, Storm explores adventure, friendship, social justice, and fantasy world-building — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, social justice.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781400321971
- Word Count
- 70,891
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 53m