Ascend

Amanda Hocking

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Ascend

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amanda Hocking

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

There's a secret world where princesses aren't just royal—they have magical powers. One girl holds the key to saving her people from dark supernatural forces and hidden trolls. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

LovePrincessesSupernaturalTrollsFantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

Ascend is a middle-grade fantasy novel suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, featuring themes of love, royalty, and supernatural elements like trolls. The story explores magical adventures with an accessible reading level for grade 8. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and supernatural themes typical of the genre.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

411 pages
ISBN
9781410450142
Pages
411
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Changelings

Subjects

Large Type BooksLovePrincessesSupernaturalTrollsChangelings