Father of Lies

Ann Warren Turner

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Father of Lies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann Warren Turner

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In a village gripped by fear and suspicion, fourteen-year-old Lidda struggles to hold on to her sense of self while dark accusations swirl around her. As whispers of witchcraft spread, she discovers hidden truths that set her apart but also put her in grave danger. Courage and resilience guide her as she seeks freedom and justice in a world clouded by fear.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, emotional: loss & grief, social: religious themes. Written for readers ages 11+.

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

Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loss & Grief Social: Religious Themes Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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43,175 words
4h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
9780061370854
Publisher
HarperTeen
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
43,175
Read-Aloud
~4h 48m

Genres

Subjects

TrialsManic-depressive IllnessWitchcraftMassachusettsDepressionMental

Places

Salem (Mass.)