Hunted
N. M. Browne
Hunted
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by N. M. Browne
The text is written at a 7th 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
The sharp scent of pine fills the air as a mysterious wind rustles through the trees. Suddenly, a flash of fiery red fur darts between the shadows—it's not just any fox, but a magical one with a secret mission. Deep inside, a young woman’s heart beats with courage, ready to change the fate of another world.
Quick Assessment
Hunted by N. M. Browne centers on Karen, a young woman who, while in a coma, becomes a magical red fox in an alternate realm. This fantasy novel explores themes of bravery, identity, and rebellion suitable for teens aged 13 to 18. The story contains adventure and fantasy violence appropriate for middle to high school readers.
Why we rated Hunted 12ME
Hunted is written at a Level 7 reading level across 336 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hunted works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Hunted as 12ME ("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 — 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, Hunted explores fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ 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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781582349039
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Published
- April 2, 2004
- Type
- Fiction