City of saints & thieves
Natalie C. Anderson
City of saints & thieves
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Natalie C. Anderson
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 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399547584
- Pages
- 401
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 96,793
- Read-Aloud
- ~10h 45m
- Text Density
- Standard