A Kingdom Rises (3) (Crown of Three)
J. D. Rinehart
A Kingdom Rises (3) (Crown of Three)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by J. D. Rinehart
Crown of Three
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Tarlan discovers he is one of three siblings fated to unite their divided kingdoms and bring peace. Joined by his newfound brother and sister, they rally allies for a daring battle against the tyrant Lord Vicerin. Their courage could finally end a war that has lasted a thousand years.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated A Kingdom Rises (3) (Crown of Three) 9MP
A Kingdom Rises (3) (Crown of Three) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 432 pages (approximately 88,011 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Kingdom Rises (3) (Crown of Three) works for readers up to grade 6.9.
Read aloud, A Kingdom Rises (3) (Crown of Three) runs about 9.8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate A Kingdom Rises (3) (Crown of Three) as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fantasy Violence, Physical Danger.
Thematically, A Kingdom Rises (3) (Crown of Three) explores fantasy world-building, adventure, family, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781481424493
- Pages
- 432
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- May 30, 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 88,011
- Read-Aloud
- ~9h 47m
- Text Density
- Standard