Brother in the Land

Robert Swindells

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Brother in the Land

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Swindells

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Danny runs through the ruins of Shipley, heart pounding as danger closes in. Lawlessness rules now, and every step could mean survival—or disaster. With his little brother Ben and Kim by his side, can Danny find a way through the chaos?

Themes

SurvivalFamilyAdventureScience & NatureApocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic

Quick Assessment

Set in a post-apocalyptic England, this young adult novel follows Danny, a teenager struggling to survive in a world devastated by nuclear war. Themes include survival, family responsibility, and the breakdown of society, with some scenes depicting violence and lawlessness suitable for mature teens. Appropriate for ages 13 and up, it offers a gripping look at resilience in harsh circumstances.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Intense
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Post-Apocalyptic Violence Survival Danger
Data confidence: standard

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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
5
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

224 pages
ISBN
9780241331231
Pages
224
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
Oct 30, 2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionScience FictionApocalyptic & Post-ApocalypticAction & AdventureSurvival Stories