Obsidian and Stars

Julie Eshbaugh

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Obsidian and Stars

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julie Eshbaugh

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

Mya races through the tangled forest, Lees clutching her hand tightly. Shadows close in—enemies from her past are right behind them, their voices cold and angry. Just when escape seems within reach, a sudden trap snaps shut—what will Mya do now?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Mya as she navigates dangerous threats to protect her family and future after a violent conflict. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story involves themes of survival and loyalty with moments of peril and suspense. Parents should note the presence of tense scenes involving conflict and threats of forced marriage.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

368 pages
ISBN
9780062399281
Pages
368
Publisher
HarperTeen
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Survival