Ferryman

Claire McFall

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Ferryman

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Claire McFall

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if you could travel between worlds, but only at a terrible cost? Imagine being the Ferryman, guiding souls across the river to the afterlife while facing impossible choices about love and loyalty. How far would you go to save someone you care about?

Quick Assessment

Ferryman is the first book in a paranormal romance trilogy suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. It explores themes of love and supernatural adventure with some emotional intensity, but handles mature concepts in a way appropriate for its audience. Parents should note the story contains fantasy elements and some emotional challenges related to loss and difficult decisions.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
ISBN
9781782504344
Pages
320
Publisher
Kelpies
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

LoveYoung Adult Fiction