Curse of the Midnight King
Yakira Goldsberry
Curse of the Midnight King
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Yakira Goldsberry
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if a curse trapped your sisters in a mysterious Underworld, and only you could break it? Faye faces the Midnight King, a powerful figure who wants to keep her there forever. Can she save her family and discover her own strength before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel retells classic fairy tales, blending elements from The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Cinderella. It follows Faye, who must confront a curse and a dangerous supernatural being to save her sisters from eternal entrapment. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of sacrifice, family bonds, and self-discovery, with mild peril and fantasy violence.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781645263302
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- Illuminate YA Fiction
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction