What reading level is Heart of an Assassin?

Heart of an Assassin by Laura Pauling is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Heart of an Assassin appropriate for?

Heart of an Assassin is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Lies & Deception.

What genre is Heart of an Assassin?

Heart of an Assassin is fiction — Adventure stories.

Does Heart of an Assassin have any content warnings?

Heart of an Assassin has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Lies & Deception. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Heart of an Assassin?

Heart of an Assassin by Laura Pauling is 318 pages.

Heart of an Assassin

Laura Pauling

Heart of an Assassin

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laura Pauling

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Savvy races through the crowded streets of Greece, heart pounding as she spots Malcolm in trouble. She tries to warn him, but danger closes in fast—can she save him before it's too late? Just when she thinks she's out of options, a new threat emerges, and the real mission begins.

Themes

AdventureEspionageFamily Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade thriller follows Savvy, a young girl caught between family loyalty and dangerous espionage. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of trust, sacrifice, and bravery within an action-packed storyline. Parents should note moments of mild peril and emotional tension as Savvy navigates complex relationships and high-stakes missions.