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Ursula K. Le Guin
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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ursula K. Le Guin
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Gav has extraordinary abilities that let him remember everything at a glance and even glimpse the future, but he must hide these gifts while living as a slave. When tragedy strikes, he escapes on a dangerous quest to discover who he truly is and where he belongs. Along the way, Gav learns to embrace his powers and find a place to call home.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, physical danger. Written for readers ages 11+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780152057701
- Pages
- 502
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 111,818
- Read-Aloud
- ~12h 25m
- Text Density
- Standard