An age for fortunes

Walter Hegarty

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An age for fortunes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Walter Hegarty

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

395 pages
ISBN
0698108450
Pages
395
Publisher
Coward McCann
Published
1979
Type
Fiction

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Subjects

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