Masada

Gloria D. Miklowitz

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Masada

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Last Fortress

by Gloria D. Miklowitz

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Set against the dramatic siege of Masada in 72 C.E., a young apprentice healer named Simon faces the harsh realities of war and loyalty. As the Roman army closes in, Simon must navigate his feelings for Deborah and the heavy responsibilities that come with defending his people. Courage, love, and sacrifice intertwine in this gripping tale of survival and hope.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, fear & anxiety, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Realistic Violence Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

188 pages
49,970 words
5h 33m read-aloud
ISBN
0802851681
Pages
188
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
49,970
Read-Aloud
~5h 33m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

JewsRebellion, 66-73Masada SiteSiege, 72-73