Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
6.5
Points
56.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
342005
Points per Word
0.000164
Page Count
989
Points per Page
0.056623
Series
Wheel of Time
Description
The Fires of Heaven is the fifth book in Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. In this installment, Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn who is prophesied to defeat the Dark One, faces opposition from four of the most powerful Forsaken who have united against him. Meanwhile, the Shaido Aiel clan marches across the land, attacking and destroying settlements as they pursue their own agenda. The novel continues Rand's struggle to prepare for the Last Battle while navigating complex political and military challenges threatening the world.