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Keeper of the Earth (Daughter of Destiny)

Jenna Solitaire

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Keeper of the Earth (Daughter of Destiny)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jenna Solitaire

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Jenna and Simon race through the dark woods, clutching the glowing Board of Fire. Shadows lurk all around as mysterious attackers close in, their eyes never blinking. Suddenly, a stranger steps out of the mist with a tempting offer—but is it help or a deadly trap?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This young adult science fiction novel follows Jenna and Simon as they seek ancient, powerful artifacts known as the Boards to control elemental forces. Along their journey, they face danger from shadowy enemies and must decide whom to trust. Suitable for teens ages 13-18, the story contains themes of adventure and supernatural elements with moderate suspense.

Why we rated Keeper of the Earth (Daughter of Destiny) 11MP

Keeper of the Earth (Daughter of Destiny) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Keeper of the Earth (Daughter of Destiny) works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Keeper of the Earth (Daughter of Destiny) as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, thematic difficulty — 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, Keeper of the Earth (Daughter of Destiny) explores science fiction, supernatural, adventure, fantasy world-building, and friendship — 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.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about science fiction, supernatural, adventure.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780765353603
Pages
256
Publisher
Tor Teen
Published
October 3, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science FictionFantasySupernaturalScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicLove & RomanceAction & AdventureScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicNature & the Natural WorldAdventure and AdventurersMagic