An age for fortunes
Walter Hegarty
An age for fortunes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Walter Hegarty
The text is written at a 7th 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
The salty breeze stings your nose as waves crash against the sturdy ship, creaking under the weight of dreams and danger. Two determined men sail the restless Irish seas, each chasing fortune and the heart of a spirited woman. But who will claim what they desire most, and at what cost?
Quick Assessment
Set in Ireland, this middle-grade novel follows two ambitious men engaged in a risky shipping venture and their complex pursuit of the same strong-willed woman. The story explores themes of ambition, rivalry, and relationships within a historical maritime setting, appropriate for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the depiction of competitive and challenging adult interactions but no explicit content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0698108450
- Pages
- 395
- Publisher
- Coward McCann
- Published
- 1979
- Type
- Fiction