Damsel
Elana K. Arnold
Damsel
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Elana K. Arnold
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 — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062742322
- Pages
- 309
- Publisher
- Balzer + Bray
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 66,421
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 23m
- Text Density
- Standard