Damsel

Elana K. Arnold

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Damsel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elana K. Arnold

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) 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 is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

When Ama awakens in Prince Emory's arms with no memory of her past, she believes she has been saved from a dragon to become his bride. But as she journeys to the kingdom of Harding, Ama uncovers dark secrets about the old tales and realizes that danger lurks not only in forgotten legends but also in the present. This gripping and haunting fairy tale challenges everything Ama thought she knew about heroism and destiny.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include animal death, physical danger, torture. 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

Animal Death Physical Danger Torture Injury Unconsciousness Restraint
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
6
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

309 pages
66,421 words
7h 23m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062742322
Pages
309
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Published
2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
66,421
Read-Aloud
~7h 23m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Dragons