Warriors : the Broken Code #2
Erin Hunter
Warriors : the Broken Code #2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
the Silent Thaw
by Erin Hunter
The text is written at a 7th 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
What if your leader started acting strange and no one knew why? Imagine a mysterious ghost stirring trouble between the Clans, making every warrior question who to trust. When loyalty is tested, which side will you choose—the Clan or the warrior code?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel continues the popular Warriors series, focusing on themes of loyalty, leadership challenges, and the consequences of suspicion. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores complex social dynamics among clans of cats through action and adventure, with mild peril and fantasy violence. Parents should note the presence of conflict and some tense moments as characters face difficult choices.
Why we rated Warriors : the Broken Code #2 12ME
Warriors : the Broken Code #2 is written at a Level 7 reading level across 368 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Warriors : the Broken Code #2 works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Warriors : the Broken Code #2 as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Warriors : the Broken Code #2 explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, family, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062823588
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction