Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 2: The Battle of Hackham Heath
Random House Australia 2016
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 6th grade and up · ages 11+
Themes include strategy and warfare
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Genre
Themes
- loyalty
- courage
- leadership
- friendship
- duty and honor
- strategy and warfare
- resistance against tyranny
- sacrifice
About this book
This prequel adventure follows Halt and Crowley in their early days as they uncover Morgarath’s growing threat to the kingdom of Araluen. From perilous cliff climbs to covert missions behind enemy lines, the stakes rise as war looms and loyalties are tested. Fans of Ranger’s Apprentice will enjoy the strategic battles, clever stealth work, and dry humor. It’s an exciting, fast-paced read for middle schoolers who like medieval action with a strong sense of honor and teamwork.
Setting: the medieval kingdom of Araluen and the Mountains of Rain and Night
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 2: The Battle of Hackham Heath right for my child?
Yes — Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 2: The Battle of Hackham Heath is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.7, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 11+ (6th grade and up). Themes include loyalty, courage, leadership.
How long does it take to read Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 2: The Battle of Hackham Heath?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 2: The Battle of Hackham Heath takes around 10h to finish. The book has 110,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 2: The Battle of Hackham Heath have an AR quiz?
Yes — Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 2: The Battle of Hackham Heath has an AR quiz available, worth 16 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 2: The Battle of Hackham Heath?
Ranger's Apprentice The Early Years 2: The Battle of Hackham Heath has an AR reading level of 6.7, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades Plus (6+) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.