What reading level is The burning shadow?

The burning shadow by Michelle Paver is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 680L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The burning shadow appropriate for?

The burning shadow is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Kidnapping, Physical Danger.

What genre is The burning shadow?

The burning shadow is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Gods and Warriors series.

Does The burning shadow have any content warnings?

The burning shadow has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Kidnapping, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The burning shadow?

The burning shadow by Michelle Paver is 291 pages (approximately 60,041 words).

The burning shadow

Michelle Paver

The burning shadow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michelle Paver

Gods and Warriors

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

When Hylas’s sister Issi goes missing, he embarks on a daring quest to find her. Along the way, he is captured and forced into slavery, but with the help of his loyal friend Pirra and a courageous lion cub, he plans a brave escape. Together, they navigate a world filled with ancient gods and prehistoric challenges.