Prince of Persia
A. B. Sina
Prince of Persia
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by A. B. Sina
Illustrated by Alex Puvilland
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Two Persian princes from different eras face challenges of corruption and power, their stories unfolding through vivid graphic novel art. As they navigate their worlds, themes of justice and conflict emerge, creating a compelling tale for young adults. The intertwining timelines reveal how history and morality echo across ages.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2-3 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild profanity, sexual references, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated Prince of Persia 7MP
Prince of Persia is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 208 pages (approximately 5,468 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Prince of Persia works for readers up to grade 4.8.
Read aloud, Prince of Persia takes about 36 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Prince of Persia as 7MP ("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: Mild Profanity, Sexual References, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Prince of Persia explores historical, graphic novels, adventure, and social justice — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, graphic novels, adventure.
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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7MP — 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
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781596432079
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- First Second
- Published
- September 16, 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 5,468
- Read-Aloud
- ~36 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy