Lord of Ravensley

Constance Heaven

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Lord of Ravensley

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Constance Heaven

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The sharp scent of wet earth and burning wood fills the air as the quiet of Ravensley is shattered by angry voices and pounding feet. Oliver feels the chill of fear and hope mix as his world changes beneath a dark cloud of secrets and betrayal. Can he find a way to protect his home before everything is lost?

Quick Assessment

Set in a historical rural English setting, this middle-grade novel explores themes of family conflict, social unrest, and hidden pasts. The story includes depictions of poverty, rioting, and emotional tension, suitable for readers aged 9-12 who can handle moderate intensity in both emotional and social themes. Parents should be aware of some scenes involving conflict and hardship.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
2
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

374 pages
ISBN
0434326194
Pages
374
Publisher
Heinemann
Published
1978
Type
Fiction

Genres

Fens, The (England)

Subjects

Fiction in English

Places

Fens, The (England)