The Lost Tide Warriors
Catherine Doyle
The Lost Tide Warriors
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Catherine Doyle
Storm Keeper's Island
The text is written at a 5th 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
On the mysterious Arranmore Island, young Fionn Boyle uncovers the magical legacy within his family just as dark forces threaten his home. With the help of mythical sea creatures called merrows, Fionn embarks on a daring quest to protect his island from an ancient evil. Brimming with courage and discovery, this enchanting adventure invites readers into a world of magic and bravery.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated The Lost Tide Warriors 10LP
The Lost Tide Warriors is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 323 pages (approximately 59,811 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Lost Tide Warriors works for readers up to grade 7.2.
Read aloud, The Lost Tide Warriors runs about 6.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate The Lost Tide Warriors as 10LP ("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, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, The Lost Tide Warriors explores adventure, family, fantasy world-building, 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — 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
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781547602728
- Pages
- 323
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 59,811
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 39m
- Text Density
- Standard