What reading level is The Night Journey?

The Night Journey by Kathryn Lasky is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Night Journey appropriate for?

The Night Journey is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Night Journey?

The Night Journey is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Night Journey have any content warnings?

The Night Journey has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Night Journey?

The Night Journey by Kathryn Lasky is 160 pages.

The Night Journey

Kathryn Lasky

The Night Journey

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kathryn Lasky

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Rachel sneaks into her great-grandmother’s room, eyes wide with curiosity. The old woman’s voice trembles as she begins to tell a secret tale from czarist Russia—a daring escape that changed their family forever. But just as the story unfolds, a shadow looms outside the door...

Themes

Family Historical Mystery Adventure

Quick Assessment

This historical middle-grade novel explores a young girl’s discovery of her family’s past through her great-grandmother’s story of escaping czarist Russia. It touches on themes of family, courage, and history, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the book involves historical conflict and themes of escape from persecution but handles them in an age-appropriate way.