Like a river glorious

Rae Carson

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Like a river glorious

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rae Carson

Gold Seer Trilogy

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Lee Westfall has settled in California, where her magical connection to gold deepens, shaping her destiny in surprising ways. Surrounded by friends who understand her, she faces tough choices about love and loyalty while confronting her dangerous uncle's dark plans. As her powers grow stronger, Lee must find the courage to stand up and protect everything she holds dear.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include kidnapping, family conflict, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Kidnapping Family Conflict Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

406 pages
97,848 words
10h 52m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062242945
Pages
406
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
97,848
Read-Aloud
~10h 52m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Gold DiscoveriesMagicUnclesKidnapping VictimsGold Mines and MiningCalifornia

Places

California