Daughter of silence.

Morris West

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Daughter of silence.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Morris West

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

The night air is thick with whispers as a young girl races through the cobblestone streets, her heart pounding after a secret act that could change everything. The mayor lies fallen, and the town holds its breath, torn between justice and fear. What will happen when the silence finally breaks?

Themes

JusticeFamilyMoralityCommunityComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in a small Italian town, this middle-grade fiction explores complex themes of justice, morality, and the consequences of revenge. After a young girl takes a dramatic stand following her mother's death, the community must confront their beliefs and values. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles serious topics with care but may prompt important conversations about right and wrong.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
0434859036
Pages
256
Publisher
Bantam Books
Published
1961
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SubjectsFiction in EnglishTextsNovelEnglish