What reading level is The city of fire?

The city of fire by Grace Livingston Hill is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The city of fire appropriate for?

The city of fire is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The city of fire?

The city of fire is fiction — Fiction.

Does The city of fire have any content warnings?

The city of fire has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The city of fire?

The city of fire by Grace Livingston Hill is 333 pages.

The city of fire

Grace Livingston Hill

The city of fire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Grace Livingston Hill

Reading Level 7 12ME 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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The crackle of flames fills the air, and the sharp scent of smoke stings your nose as two worlds collide—one burning with anger, the other glowing with hope. A fierce girl’s eyes flash like fire, but behind her fierce smile lies a secret that could change everything. What happens when courage meets the impossible?

Themes

ReligionAction & AdventureClassicsLiteraryComing of AgeMoral Complexity

Quick Assessment

This classic middle-grade novel explores themes of faith, hope, and personal struggle through the story of two contrasting characters caught between moral choices and emotional conflict. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it contains mature themes of inner conflict and ethical decisions, presented in a literary style reflective of its time. Parents should note the religious undertones and the depiction of emotional turmoil as part of the story’s core.