Land

Alex Campbell

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Land

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alex Campbell

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Christy lives in a world where the sea swallowed all the land, and strict rules decide who can marry and what jobs people get. When her grandmother faces a mysterious danger, Christy discovers secrets that could change everything. Suddenly, she must choose between following the rules or becoming a brave rebel fighting for what’s right.

Themes

DystopiaComing of AgeFamilyInterpersonal RelationsSocial JusticeAdventure

Quick Assessment

Set in a dystopian world where society is tightly controlled for survival, this middle-grade novel explores themes of power, choice, and rebellion. The story involves political and social constraints on marriage and family, with some tense moments involving loss and moral complexity. Suitable for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses themes of obedience, identity, and resistance without explicit content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

273 pages
ISBN
9781471402265
Pages
273
Publisher
Hot Key Books
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TotalitarianismInterpersonal Relations