Black Sands #1
Manuel Godoy
Black Sands #1
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Rumble in Kerma #1
by Manuel Godoy
Black Sands, the Seven Kingdoms
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Ausar embarks on an epic adventure through distant ancient lands filled with fierce battles and powerful gods determined to end his quest. Facing danger at every turn, he must navigate a world where survival depends on courage and wit. This thrilling graphic novel blends myth and action in a story of bravery and destiny.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2-3 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated Black Sands #1 7MP
Black Sands #1 is written at a Level 2-3 reading level (approximately 1,163 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Black Sands #1 works for readers up to grade 4.6.
Read aloud, Black Sands #1 takes about 8 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Black Sands #1 as 7MP ("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, Black Sands #1 explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and comics & graphic novels — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, comics & graphic novels.
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
7MP — 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
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9798989884193
- Publisher
- Black Sands Entertainment
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,163
- Read-Aloud
- ~8 min