Stormbringers
Philippa Gregory
Stormbringers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Philippa Gregory
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Thunder rumbles through the dark sky, and the sharp scent of rain fills the air. Shadows move just beyond the flicker of candlelight as secret powers awaken in the night. Can you feel the pull of the unknown, where danger and adventure wait in every whisper?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Stormbringers is the second book in the Order of Darkness series, blending historical fiction with paranormal adventure suitable for teens aged 13 to 18. It explores themes of secret societies and supernatural elements, wrapped in a suspenseful narrative. Parents should note its atmospheric tension but can expect content appropriate for young adult readers.
Why we rated Stormbringers 11LE
Stormbringers is written at a Level 6 reading level across 282 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stormbringers works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Stormbringers 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, Stormbringers explores adventure, paranormal fiction, secret societies, and young adult fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, paranormal fiction, secret societies.
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.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780857077356
- Pages
- 282
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Children's
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction