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Glantis Trefmore

G. C. Schop

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Glantis Trefmore

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

awakening

by G. C. Schop

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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 the heart of a kingdom suddenly sank beneath the sea, separating friends and foes by a vast, mysterious ocean? Imagine a young boy named Glantis, born of a secret no one dares speak of, who holds the key to saving his land from a dark army of enchanted druids. But can he unlock his true power before Brendonia falls forever?

Quick Assessment

Set in the magical land of Brendonia, this middle-grade fantasy explores themes of courage, identity, and the struggle between good and evil. The story follows Glantis Trefmore, a boy with a mysterious origin who embarks on a quest to save his kingdom from a dark force. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the book includes fantasy violence and complex themes of loyalty and destiny.

Why we rated Glantis Trefmore 11ME

Glantis Trefmore is written at a Level 6 reading level across 249 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Glantis Trefmore works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Glantis Trefmore as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Glantis Trefmore explores fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age, magic, and friendship — 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.
  • Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
  • Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

249 pages
ISBN
9781940486024
Pages
249
Publisher
Schop.Com, LLC
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BrendoniaMagicImaginary CreaturesAmerican Fantasy FictionGlantis Trefmore