What reading level is Trail of lightning?

Trail of lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Trail of lightning appropriate for?

Trail of lightning is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Fantasy Violence, Physical Danger, Dark Magic, Loss & Grief.

What genre is Trail of lightning?

Trail of lightning is fiction — Fiction. Part of the Sixth World series.

Does Trail of lightning have any content warnings?

Trail of lightning has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Fantasy Violence, Physical Danger, Dark Magic, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Trail of lightning?

Trail of lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse is 287 pages (approximately 84,589 words).

Trail of lightning

Rebecca Roanhorse

Trail of lightning

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rebecca Roanhorse

Sixth World

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

In a world reshaped by climate catastrophe, the Navajo lands have transformed into a realm where ancient gods and terrifying monsters roam. Maggie Hoskie, a fierce monster hunter, teams up with a clever medicine man to solve the mystery of a missing girl, navigating dangerous magic and old legends. Their journey through this unpredictable landscape forces Maggie to face the shadows of her past in order to protect the future.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure MysteryIndigenous CultureSurvival Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger, dark magic. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense

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Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger Dark Magic Loss & Grief

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

287 pages

84,589 words

9h 24m read-aloud

ISBN: 9781534413498
Pages: 287
Publisher: Gallery / Saga Press
Published: 2018
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 84,589
Read-Aloud: ~9h 24m
Text Density: Dense

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Navajo IndiansMonstersMissing ChildrenIndians of North AmericaIndian WomenShamansDystopianScience FictionAction & AdventureApocalyptic & Post-ApocalypticDystopian FictionFantasy Fiction