Cover of Prince of tides

Prince of tides

by Pat Conroy

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Tom Wingo and his twin sister Savannah face the shadows of their family's troubled history as they navigate the challenges of their past. Their journey reveals deep secrets and the strength it takes to heal from pain and hardship. Together, they confront the struggles that shaped their lives.

Representation & Themes

FamilyComing of AgeEmotional HealingSocial Justice

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Family Change Physical/Safety: Physical Danger Social: Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0395353009
Pages
567
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Published
1986
Type
Fiction
Word Count
251,476

Subjects

Brothers and sistersFictionSouth carolina, fictionFiction, family lifeNew york (n.y.), fictionBrothers and sisters, fiction