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Kama Sutra Expert

DK Publishing

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Kama Sutra Expert

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by DK Publishing

Reading Level 6 11VP Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of silk sheets fills the air, mingling with whispered secrets from a time long past. Imagine a world where every touch tells a story and every movement is a dance of connection. What mysteries could you discover in the art of closeness and trust?

Quick Assessment

This book explores the ancient practice of the Kama Sutra, presenting 80 sexual positions with detailed descriptions and illustrations. Intended for mature readers, it is not suitable for the specified middle grade audience due to explicit sexual content. Parents should carefully consider the age-appropriateness before sharing this book with children.

Why we rated Kama Sutra Expert 11VP

Kama Sutra Expert is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kama Sutra Expert works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Kama Sutra Expert as 11VP ("Vivid — Physical") because the content sits in the "Very Intense" range — very intense or graphic content — peril, violence, trauma, or mature themes treated head-on. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Sexual Content.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
  • ! Children younger than 9-12 — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11VP — Vivid — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Vivid
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Sexual Content
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Very Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
10
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
9781405391825
Pages
240
Publisher
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Sex Instruction