What reading level is The Shining Ones?

The Shining Ones by Philip Gardiner is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Shining Ones appropriate for?

The Shining Ones is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Shining Ones?

The Shining Ones is nonfiction — Secret societies.

Does The Shining Ones have any content warnings?

The Shining Ones has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Shining Ones?

The Shining Ones by Philip Gardiner is 352 pages.

The Shining Ones

Philip Gardiner

The Shining Ones

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The World's Most Powerful Secret Society Revealed

by Philip Gardiner

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 faint crackle of ancient fires fills the air, mingling with the scent of old parchment and whispered secrets. Deep beneath the surface, a hidden priesthood guards knowledge so powerful it could change the fate of the world. Their mission is clear, but can their secret stay safe when everything is at stake?

Themes

History: Ancient World HistoryAncient ReligionsMystery Adventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction explores an ancient priesthood tasked with preserving secret knowledge to guide humanity's progress. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends mystery with history, encouraging curiosity about ancient civilizations and ethical questions about power and control. The story involves some suspense but no graphic content, making it appropriate for its target audience.