What reading level is The Whispering Mountain?

The Whispering Mountain by Joan Aiken is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Whispering Mountain appropriate for?

The Whispering Mountain is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Murder, Abduction, Deceit, Bravery.

What genre is The Whispering Mountain?

The Whispering Mountain is fiction — Fantasy.

Does The Whispering Mountain have any content warnings?

The Whispering Mountain has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Murder, Abduction, Deceit, Bravery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Whispering Mountain?

The Whispering Mountain by Joan Aiken is 298 pages.

The Whispering Mountain

Joan Aiken

The Whispering Mountain

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joan Aiken

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp, cold wind carries whispers through the ancient trees surrounding the mountain. Every rustle and crack in the shadows hints at secrets waiting to be uncovered in a small Welsh town. Courage and danger weave together as a hidden story unfolds, stirring hearts and daring spirits.

Themes

AdventureFantasy & MagicBraveryAction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel weaves a thrilling tale of adventure, bravery, and intrigue set in a small Welsh town. It includes themes of deceit, abduction, and murder, balanced by moments of high glory and heroism, appropriate for ages 9-12 who enjoy fantasy and action-packed stories. Parents should note the presence of some darker themes such as violence and abduction, handled within a fantastical context.