What reading level is The oathbreaker's shadow?

The oathbreaker's shadow by Amy Alward is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The oathbreaker's shadow appropriate for?

The oathbreaker's shadow is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The oathbreaker's shadow?

The oathbreaker's shadow is fiction — Fantasy fiction.

Does The oathbreaker's shadow have any content warnings?

The oathbreaker's shadow has a HootRating of 12LE (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 oathbreaker's shadow?

The oathbreaker's shadow by Amy Alward is 376 pages.

The oathbreaker's shadow

Amy Alward

The oathbreaker's shadow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amy Alward

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The dry wind carries the sharp scent of scorched earth as Raim steps cautiously through the cracked land of Darhan. Every footstep feels heavier when you’re branded an outcast for a broken oath you can’t even remember making. Alone and misunderstood, Raim’s journey is just beginning—and his heart aches with the weight of lost trust.

Themes

OutcastsFantasyMagicJuvenile fictionOathsAdventure Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows fifteen-year-old Raim, who becomes an outcast after breaking a magical oath he cannot recall. Set in a richly imagined world, the story explores themes of isolation, identity, and redemption. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it contains mild fantasy peril but is generally appropriate for middle-grade readers.