P. W. STONE and the MISSING KINGDOMS
S. C. Easley
P. W. STONE and the MISSING KINGDOMS
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Christian Fantasy Adventure Novel
by S. C. Easley
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
What if a total solar eclipse could unlock a hidden world where seven cities named Salem connect to a lost kingdom? Imagine discovering you’re one of seven heirs destined to restore a forgotten realm—but dark forces want to stop you at every turn. Can P. W. Stone and her friends uncover the secret that could save both their world and Earth before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel follows P. W. Stone, a misunderstood teen who learns she is heir to a mysterious, abandoned kingdom connected to Earth through a rare celestial event. The story explores themes of identity, destiny, and courage as P. W. and six other heirs face dangerous adversaries to claim their inheritance and prevent a catastrophic outcome. Suitable for ages 9-12, this book contains fantasy violence and complex themes related to mythology and spiritual symbolism.
Why we rated P. W. STONE and the MISSING KINGDOMS 12ME
P. W. STONE and the MISSING KINGDOMS is written at a Level 7 reading level across 355 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, P. W. STONE and the MISSING KINGDOMS works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate P. W. STONE and the MISSING KINGDOMS as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, P. W. STONE and the MISSING KINGDOMS explores fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age, and identity & self-discovery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781734851526
- Pages
- 355
- Publisher
- Wind Born Publishing
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction