Division
Kevin M. Penelerick
Division
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Ember's Quest
by Kevin M. Penelerick
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: Ember’s kingdom is crumbling, and her father, the king, is very sick. She ventures beyond the castle walls, chasing a cure that might not be what it seems. But that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows Ember, a brave princess on a quest to save her ailing father and her kingdom from destruction. Along the way, she faces dangerous creatures and uncovers hidden truths, making it a story about courage and trust. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Division 11LE
Division is written at a Level 6 reading level across 268 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Division works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Division as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Division explores adventure, fantasy world-building, family, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781626760431
- Pages
- 268
- Publisher
- Star-Kissed Studios
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction