Circle Opens

Tamora Pierce

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Circle Opens

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Cold Fire

by Tamora Pierce

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you could discover magic hidden inside yourself? Imagine traveling to a faraway northern land where secrets whisper in the cold wind. As Daja helps two young girls unlock their powers, she must race to stop a dangerous firestarter—will she save them all before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

Circle Opens follows Daja as she studies magic with her mentor in the northern country of Namorn. Alongside helping local children awaken their magical abilities, she confronts the threat of a dangerous arsonist. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, this fantasy adventure contains themes of self-discovery and courage, with mild peril but no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: high

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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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

355 pages
ISBN
9780590396561
Pages
355
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
March 1, 2003
Type
Fiction
Lexile
760L

Genres

Subjects

Science Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicFantasyScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicFantasy FictionMagicDaja KisuboFriendshipTeachersWomen HeroesArson