Mark of the thief

Jennifer A. Nielsen

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Mark of the thief

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Mark of the Thief

Reading Level 5-6 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

Nic, a young slave working near Rome, stumbles upon a hidden chamber filled with the legendary treasures of Julius Caesar. Among the riches, he discovers a powerful amulet that grants him mysterious magical abilities, drawing him into a dangerous plot to challenge the emperor and change the fate of Rome. His courage and wit will be tested as he navigates a world of secrets and rebellion.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger, slavery. 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

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger Slavery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

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
8
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

339 pages
79,951 words
8h 53m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545561549
Pages
339
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
79,951
Read-Aloud
~8h 53m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

MagicAmuletsInsurgencySlaveryHistorical FictionAntiquitiesRomeCharms

Places

Rome