Blue Flame

K. M. Grant

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Blue Flame

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book One of the Perfect Fire Trilogy

by K. M. Grant

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The crackle of the mystical Blue Flame fills the air, warm and alive with ancient power. Raimon and Yolanda, best friends from different worlds, feel their hearts flutter as danger creeps closer with every step. Can their bond survive when everything around them is set to tear apart?

Quick Assessment

Set in medieval Europe, this historical fiction follows two young friends from opposing sides caught in a brewing religious conflict over a powerful relic called the Blue Flame. The story explores themes of friendship, love, and loyalty amidst cultural and familial divides, appropriate for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the depiction of historical battles and religious tensions, which are presented with moderate intensity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Family Conflict Religious Themes Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9780802798459
Pages
272
Publisher
Walker Childrens
Published
August 4, 2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

History & Historical FictionEuropeMedievalLiteratureTeensHistorical Fiction