Geth and the deception of dreams
Obert Skye
Geth and the deception of dreams
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Obert Skye
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
The crisp whisper of wind carries a strange shimmer through the air, as if dreams themselves are trying to escape. In the shadowy land of Zendor, where hopes are tangled and trapped, Clover and Geth step forward with courage stirring in their hearts. The fate of countless dreams hangs in the balance, and their journey is just beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows Clover and Geth on a magical journey to the mysterious land of Zendor, where dreams are imprisoned. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of hope, courage, and adventure through engaging, imaginative storytelling. Parents should note mild fantasy peril but no intense or graphic content.
Why we rated Geth and the deception of dreams 11LE
Geth and the deception of dreams is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Geth and the deception of dreams works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Geth and the deception of dreams 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, Geth and the deception of dreams explores adventure, fantasy world-building, dreams, and voyages and travels — 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, dreams.
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.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781609088965
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Shadow Mountain
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction