What reading level is The Fall Of The Blade?

The Fall Of The Blade by Sue Reid is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Fall Of The Blade appropriate for?

The Fall Of The Blade is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Historical Conflict.

What genre is The Fall Of The Blade?

The Fall Of The Blade is fiction — Children's stories.

Does The Fall Of The Blade have any content warnings?

The Fall Of The Blade has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Historical Conflict. 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 Fall Of The Blade?

The Fall Of The Blade by Sue Reid is 190 pages.

The Fall Of The Blade

Sue Reid

The Fall Of The Blade

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sue Reid

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

The clatter of wooden wheels echoes down the cobblestone streets, mingling with distant cries of 'Liberty, equality, fraternity!' The sharp scent of smoke and fear fills the air as the city trembles under the shadow of revolution. For a young noblewoman caught in this storm, a forgotten kindness might be the key to survival — but will it be enough?

Themes

Historical Family Survival Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel offers a vivid portrayal of the French Revolution's Reign of Terror through the eyes of a young noblewoman. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it explores themes of bravery, compassion, and survival amid political upheaval. The story includes intense scenes reflecting the dangers and social turmoil of the period, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers with some maturity.