Lord Sha (Book of the Stars)

Erik L'Homme

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Lord Sha (Book of the Stars)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Erik L'Homme

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: the monastery where Robin trains in magic hides a shadowy traitor, and no one knows who to trust. When the mysterious Lord Sha appears, everything changes—and the stolen Book of Stars might be the key to saving their worlds. But that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Robin Penmarch as he uncovers a traitor within his magical guild and confronts the enigmatic Lord Sha linked to a stolen artifact—the Book of Stars. Themes include friendship, mystery, and the challenges of growing up with magical responsibilities. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild peril and fantasy violence but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
ISBN
9781904442295
Pages
288
Publisher
Chicken House Ltd
Published
June 7, 2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy