Prince of tides

Pat Conroy

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Prince of tides

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pat Conroy

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

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.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: family change. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
1
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

567 pages
251,476 words
27h 57m read-aloud
ISBN
0395353009
Pages
567
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
1986
Type
Fiction
Word Count
251,476
Read-Aloud
~27h 57m
Text Density
Very Dense

Subjects

Brothers and SistersSouth CarolinaNew York