Prince and the Coyote
David Bowles
Prince and the Coyote
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Bowles
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
Crown Prince Acolmiztli dreams of leading his city, Tetzcoco, to greatness through art and innovation. As a talented poet and singer, he envisions a future filled with cultural richness and progress. Yet, his journey unfolds amid challenges that test his courage and vision.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, profanity, mild sexual situations. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated Prince and the Coyote 11MP
Prince and the Coyote is written at a Level 6-7 reading level (approximately 85,996 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Prince and the Coyote works for readers up to grade 8.4.
Read aloud, Prince and the Coyote runs about 9.6 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Prince and the Coyote as 11MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Realistic Violence, Profanity, Mild Sexual Situations.
Thematically, Prince and the Coyote explores coming of age, culture & tradition, leadership, and poetry & music — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about coming of age, culture & tradition, leadership.
- ✓ Readers (and parents) who care about award-recognized writing — Prince and the Coyote carries 2 awards.
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
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal 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
1/10A 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
- 9781646141777
- Publisher
- Levine Querido
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 85,996
- Read-Aloud
- ~9h 33m