A prince among killers

Susan Vaught

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A prince among killers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Vaught

Oathbreaker

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Aron, a young apprentice in a secretive assassin's guild, teams up with his skilled mentor and enigmatic ally to protect their kingdom from powerful enemies. Together, they use their wits and courage to confront dangerous leaders threatening their world. Adventure and magic collide in this thrilling second installment.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

123,314 words
13h 42m read-aloud
ISBN
9781599903767
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
123,314
Read-Aloud
~13h 42m

Subjects

FantasyAssassinsMagicFantasy FictionRevengeGood and Evil