J.R.R. Tolkien

Michael Coren

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J.R.R. Tolkien

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the man who created The lord of the rings

by Michael Coren

Reading Level 7-8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Explore the fascinating life of J.R.R. Tolkien, from his childhood in South Africa to the profound losses he faced early on. Discover how his personal experiences and deep love for his family shaped the legendary creator of Middle-earth. Journey through the moments that inspired one of the greatest fantasy writers of the 20th century.

Themes

BiographyFantasy LiteratureFamilyAuthors

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, family. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Family
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
6
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

135 pages
25,228 words
2h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
077373287X
Pages
135
Publisher
Stoddart
Published
2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
25,228
Read-Aloud
~2h 48m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Tolkien, J. R. R. 1892-1973Authors, English20th CenturyAnglicistsGreat BritainFantasy LiteratureAuthorshipMiddle EarthEnglish AuthorsTolkien, J, R. R., 1892-1973AuthorsAuthors, BiographyFantasyBiographieÉcrivains AnglaisBiographiesAnglicistesLittérature FantastiqueArt D'écrireTerre Du Milieu

People

J. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973)John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

Places

Great BritainGrande-Bretagne