What reading level is The Eye of the Heron?

The Eye of the Heron by Ursula K. Le Guin is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Eye of the Heron appropriate for?

The Eye of the Heron is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Social Conflict.

What genre is The Eye of the Heron?

The Eye of the Heron is fiction — Fiction.

Does The Eye of the Heron have any content warnings?

The Eye of the Heron has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Social Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Eye of the Heron?

The Eye of the Heron by Ursula K. Le Guin is 192 pages (approximately 48,401 words).

The Eye of the Heron

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Eye of the Heron

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

In a distant land where two communities live side by side, the hardworking farmers face strict control from the powerful city leaders. When some farmers decide to start a new home far away, tensions rise, and Luz, the daughter of a city boss, begins to dream about freedom and making her own choices. As conflict grows, Luz must decide where her true loyalty lies and what kind of future she wants.

Themes

Science FictionSocial Justice Coming of Age Family Adventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, fear & anxiety, social conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.