What reading level is The Lighthouse War?

The Lighthouse War by Adrian McKinty is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Lighthouse War appropriate for?

The Lighthouse War is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is The Lighthouse War?

The Lighthouse War is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The Lighthouse War have any content warnings?

The Lighthouse War has a HootRating of 12MP (Moderate — Physical). 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 Lighthouse War?

The Lighthouse War by Adrian McKinty is 384 pages.

The Lighthouse War

Adrian McKinty

The Lighthouse War

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Lighthouse Trilogy Book Two

by Adrian McKinty

Reading Level 7 12MP Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

Jamie and Ramsay race against time, fiddling with the glowing Salmon to jump through a swirling wormhole. Just as the portal snaps open, alarms blare—the Witch Queen’s shadow looms closer than ever. Will they escape or be caught in her trap this time?

Themes

Adventure Science & Nature Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This young adult sci-fi adventure follows Jamie and Ramsay as they use an alien device called the Salmon to travel through space and evade the dangerous Witch Queen. The story is suitable for teens ages 13-18 and includes themes of action, fantasy, and suspense. Parents should be aware of moderate peril and intense chase scenes but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12MP — Moderate — Physical

Emotional

Light

Physical

Moderate ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

384 pages

ISBN: 9780810993549
Pages: 384
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: October 1, 2007
Type: Fiction

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventureScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicScience Fiction; FantasyScience FictionFantasyYoung Adult FictionMagicSpace and TimeWarWar StoriesIreland