The Battleimage
Taran Matharu
The Battleimage
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Summoner, Book Three
by Taran Matharu
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Fletcher and his friends sprint through the swirling mists of the ether, hearts pounding as shadows close in around them. Suddenly, a chilling roar breaks the tension—albino orc Khan stands ready to unleash chaos on Hominum and everything Fletcher holds dear. Will they survive the oncoming storm?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fantasy novel follows Fletcher and his friends on a perilous quest through a mystical realm, while a dangerous albino orc named Khan threatens their world. Suitable for teens 13 and up, the story contains elements of horror and fantasy violence that contribute to its suspenseful tone. Parents should note the presence of intense action scenes and themes of conflict.
Why we rated The Battleimage 12ME
The Battleimage is written at a Level 7 reading level across 377 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Battleimage works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The Battleimage as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fantasy Violence, Mild Peril.
Thematically, The Battleimage explores adventure, fantasy world-building, monsters, and friendship — 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, fantasy world-building, monsters.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal 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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250076328
- Pages
- 377
- Publisher
- Feiwal and Friends
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction