Dust lands

Moira Young

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Dust lands

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Raging star

by Moira Young

Dust Lands Trilogy

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Saba and her brother Lugh rally a brave band of rebels to fight against the oppressive DeMalo and his forces. As the battle rages, Saba wrestles with a tempting offer to help create a hopeful new world. Adventure and tough choices collide in this gripping continuation of a thrilling journey.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Physical Danger
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

432 pages
99,171 words
11h 1m read-aloud
ISBN
9781442430020
Pages
432
Publisher
McElderry Books, Margaret K.
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
99,171
Lexile
450L
Read-Aloud
~11h 1m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Brothers and SistersBildungsromansScience FictionTwinsTelepathyGuerrilla WarfareDystopiasOrphansSiblings