Banished
Kimberley Griffiths Little
Banished
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Forbidden #2
by Kimberley Griffiths Little
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The hot desert wind stings your skin and the sharp scent of sand fills the air. Jayden runs with every ounce of strength, her heart pounding as danger closes in behind her. But survival isn’t just about escaping—it's about facing secrets that could change everything she thought she knew.
Quick Assessment
Banished is a young adult historical fiction novel set in ancient Mesopotamia, following Jayden as she navigates survival, love, and betrayal while fleeing danger in the desert. Suitable for teens ages 13 and up, it explores themes of courage, trust, and complex relationships. The story contains moments of emotional intensity and peril but is appropriate for mature middle and high school readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062195012
- Pages
- 407
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction