The Lost Diary of Eric Bloodaxe, Viking Warrior (Lost Diaries)
Steve Barlow
The Lost Diary of Eric Bloodaxe, Viking Warrior (Lost Diaries)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Steve Barlow
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Did you know Erik Bloodaxe wasn’t just a fierce Viking warrior, but also the new king of Norway? His story is hidden in a secret diary that spills all the wild adventures and royal secrets— but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Set in 930 AD Norway, this historical fiction novel follows Erik Bloodaxe’s rise to power through the eyes of a court poet. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an engaging introduction to Viking history with mild peril and adventurous themes, without graphic content.
Why we rated The Lost Diary of Eric Bloodaxe, Viking Warrior (Lost Diaries) 9LP
The Lost Diary of Eric Bloodaxe, Viking Warrior (Lost Diaries) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Lost Diary of Eric Bloodaxe, Viking Warrior (Lost Diaries) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Lost Diary of Eric Bloodaxe, Viking Warrior (Lost Diaries) as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, The Lost Diary of Eric Bloodaxe, Viking Warrior (Lost Diaries) explores historical, adventure, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780001007109
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Collins
- Published
- June 16, 1997
- Type
- Fiction