Heart of stone

M. L. Welsh

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Heart of stone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a Verity Gallant tale

by M. L. Welsh

Verity Gallant

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Verity and her friends face a mysterious white sand that threatens their harbor town as the land itself starts to change. Together, they must unravel the Earth Witch’s dark scheme to steal joy from the world, braving dangerous challenges along the way. Adventure and courage come alive in this thrilling tale of friendship and bravery.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include graphic violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Graphic Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

65,376 words
7h 16m read-aloud
ISBN
9780385752435
Publisher
David Fickling Books
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
65,376
Read-Aloud
~7h 16m

Subjects

SailingBetrayalFamily LifeBooks and ReadingFantasyWitchesFriendshipFamiliesNew List 20120731Verity GallantFantasy Fiction