Warriors: Mapleshade's Vengeance
by Erin Hunter
Harper Collins 2015
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
Themes include exile and ostracism
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Genre
Themes
- betrayal
- revenge
- grief and loss
- forbidden love
- exile and ostracism
- loyalty and clan identity
- justice vs. vengeance
- obsession and corruption
- consequences of choices
- tragedy
About this book
A Warriors novella revealing the tragic origin of Mapleshade, once a ThunderClan warrior whose forbidden love and exile lead to the loss of her kits and a dark vow of revenge—setting her on the path to the Dark Forest and foreshadowing events tied to Crookedstar’s Promise.
Setting: The original forest territories of the Clans—primarily ThunderClan and RiverClan around the river and Sunningrocks—set in the era preceding Crookedstar’s rise in RiverClan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warriors: Mapleshade's Vengeance right for my child?
Yes — Warriors: Mapleshade's Vengeance is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.6, 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 betrayal, revenge, grief and loss.
How long does it take to read Warriors: Mapleshade's Vengeance?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Warriors: Mapleshade's Vengeance takes around 1.7h to finish. The book has 17,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Warriors: Mapleshade's Vengeance have an AR quiz?
Yes — Warriors: Mapleshade's Vengeance has an AR quiz available, worth 2 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: Mapleshade's Vengeance?
Warriors: Mapleshade's Vengeance has an AR reading level of 5.6, 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.