Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #3: Shattered Sky
by Erin Hunter
HarperCollins 2017
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- Loyalty and betrayal
- Power and tyranny
- Identity and belonging
- Prophecy and destiny
- Courage and sacrifice
- Family and found family
- Trust and deception
- Survival under oppression
- Restoring balance and community
About this book
In the third book of Warriors: A Vision of Shadows, Darktail and his rogues have seized ShadowClan’s pine forest and threaten to conquer the lake territories. As Clan loyalties fracture and fear spreads, medicine cat Alderheart believes the only hope lies in finding the lost SkyClan and fulfilling StarClan’s prophecy before Darktail’s rule shatters the warrior Clans forever.
Setting: The lake territories of the warrior Clans—ThunderClan, ShadowClan, RiverClan, and WindClan—centered on ShadowClan’s pine forest and the Clans’ camps, with visions from StarClan and the search for SkyClan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #3: Shattered Sky right for my child?
Yes — Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #3: Shattered Sky is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include Loyalty and betrayal, Power and tyranny, Identity and belonging.
How long does it take to read Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #3: Shattered Sky?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #3: Shattered Sky takes around 7.0h to finish. The book has 69,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #3: Shattered Sky have an AR quiz?
Yes — Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #3: Shattered Sky has an AR quiz available, worth 11 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 Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #3: Shattered Sky?
Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #3: Shattered Sky has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — 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.