What reading level is Gold Rush Prodigal?

Gold Rush Prodigal by Brock Thoene is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Gold Rush Prodigal appropriate for?

Gold Rush Prodigal is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Does Gold Rush Prodigal have any content warnings?

Gold Rush Prodigal has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Gold Rush Prodigal

Brock Thoene

Gold Rush Prodigal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brock Thoene

Reading Level 6-7 11ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

David Bollin dared to leave behind his island home and his father's faith to chase a fortune in the gold fields. But what happens when the promise of gold turns into a trap of deceit and danger? His fight for survival reveals that some treasures are worth more than gold.

Themes

ReligiousHistorical Adventure Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

Set during the California Gold Rush, this historical religious fiction follows David Bollin, a young man wrestling with his faith and family as he faces the harsh realities of gold prospecting, including deceit and violence. Suitable for teens 13 and older, the story explores themes of faith, identity, and moral challenges amid adventure and historical settings. Parents should note moderate themes of peril and moral complexity.