A matter of profit
Hilari Bell
A matter of profit
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hilari Bell
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you had to stop a secret plan to save the people you love? Ahvrem is tired of fighting as a soldier on faraway planets, but when he learns about a dangerous plot against the Emperor, he must act fast. Will he uncover the truth before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This science fiction mystery follows Ahvrem, a young soldier determined to end his military service and protect his sister from an unwanted marriage by uncovering a conspiracy to assassinate the Emperor. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of loyalty, courage, and justice within a futuristic setting. The book contains mild peril related to political intrigue but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated A matter of profit 11LE
A matter of profit is written at a Level 6 reading level across 281 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A matter of profit works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate A matter of profit as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, A matter of profit explores science & nature, mystery, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, mystery, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0060295139
- Pages
- 281
- Publisher
- HarperTeen
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction