Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #4: Darkest Night
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
- leadership
- belonging and home
- identity
- trust and betrayal
- community vs. individual
- tradition vs. change
- courage
About this book
As SkyClan tries to settle alongside the four warrior Clans around the lake, doubts and old tensions flare. Young cats must navigate shifting alliances, Clan politics, and questions of loyalty to protect the future of their home. Packed with fast-paced battles, secret missions, and heart, this installment keeps the stakes high without spoiling earlier books. It’s a great pick for animal-fantasy fans who love rich worlds, big casts, and stories about belonging and leadership.
Setting: the lake territories of the warrior Clans (forests, camps, and borders in the Warriors world)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #4: Darkest Night right for my child?
Yes — Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #4: Darkest Night is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.4, 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, leadership, belonging and home.
How long does it take to read Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #4: Darkest Night?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #4: Darkest Night takes around 7.3h to finish. The book has 72,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #4: Darkest Night have an AR quiz?
Yes — Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #4: Darkest Night has an AR quiz available, worth 10 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 #4: Darkest Night?
Warriors: A Vision of Shadows #4: Darkest Night has an AR reading level of 5.4, 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.