Warriors : the New Prophecy #2
Erin Hunter
Warriors : the New Prophecy #2
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Moonrise
by Erin Hunter
The text is written at a 5th 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
Six brave cats journey through rugged mountains, encountering a fierce tribe with their own ancient prophecy. As they race against time to return home, the forest faces a dire threat from encroaching humans tearing apart their world. Courage and loyalty will be tested as these warriors strive to protect their clans and the land they love.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Warriors : the New Prophecy #2 10LP
Warriors : the New Prophecy #2 is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 304 pages (approximately 67,787 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Warriors : the New Prophecy #2 works for readers up to grade 7.8.
Read aloud, Warriors : the New Prophecy #2 runs about 7.5 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Warriors : the New Prophecy #2 as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Warriors : the New Prophecy #2 explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and animals — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 3 more books in the Warriors: The New Prophecy series.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0060744537
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 67,787
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 32m
- Text Density
- Standard