Gift

James Patterson, Ned Rust

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Gift

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Patterson, Ned Rust

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

There's a secret world where magic is real, but it's hidden and hunted by a powerful group called the New Order. Wisty and Whit Allgood escaped their prison and now lead a fearless group of magical teens fighting back — but that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows siblings Wisty and Whit Allgood as they escape a totalitarian regime and become leaders of a secret resistance of magical teens. The story explores themes of bravery, leadership, and magic, suitable for ages 9 to 12. It contains fantasy violence and some intense moments of conflict but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
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
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

400 pages
ISBN
9780316038355
Pages
400
Publisher
Little, Brown
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy FictionMagicWitchesWizardsBrothers and SistersTotalitarianismSiblings