A prince among killers
Susan Vaught
A prince among killers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Susan Vaught
Oathbreaker
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+.
Why we rated A prince among killers 12MP
A prince among killers is written at a Level 7-8 reading level (approximately 123,314 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A prince among killers works for readers up to grade 9.6.
Read aloud, A prince among killers runs about 13.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate A prince among killers as 12MP ("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 prince among killers explores fantasy world-building, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 11+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
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
12MP — 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
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781599903767
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Children's Books
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 123,314
- Read-Aloud
- ~13h 42m