City of saints & thieves

Natalie C. Anderson

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City of saints & thieves

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Natalie C. Anderson

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th 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

Sixteen-year-old Tina returns to the Congo, the place she and her mother escaped long ago, determined to uncover the truth behind her mother’s mysterious death. Alongside her friends, she navigates dangerous streets and uncovers hidden secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew. This thrilling adventure explores courage, loyalty, and the quest for justice in a world filled with shadows.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include murder, gangs, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Murder Gangs Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

401 pages
96,793 words
10h 45m read-aloud
ISBN
9780399547584
Pages
401
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
96,793
Read-Aloud
~10h 45m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

MurderGangsBlacksOrphansHomeless PersonsSistersRefugees