City of Thieves

Ian Livingstone

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City of Thieves

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ian Livingstone

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the town you love was trapped in shadow, and only you could save it? Imagine sneaking through eerie, twisting streets where monsters lurk in every corner. But the real test is still ahead — can you face the terrifying tower of Zanbar Bone and survive?

Themes

FantasyAdventureComing of AgeRole-playing & War Games

Quick Assessment

This fantasy adventure follows a young adventurer tasked with saving the town of Silverton from dark creatures and the notorious threat of Zanbar Bone. Suitable for teens, the story includes suspenseful and mildly frightening scenes typical of young adult fantasy genres. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence and dark themes appropriate for ages 13 and up.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9781840463972
Pages
208
Publisher
Wizard Books
Published
September 2, 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Fantasy fiction, English

Subjects

FantasyRole-playing & War GamesFantasy GamesFantasy FictionPlot-your-own StoriesAdventure Games