Prince of tides
Pat Conroy
Prince of tides
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Pat Conroy
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 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0395353009
- Pages
- 567
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- 1986
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 251,476
- Read-Aloud
- ~27h 57m
- Text Density
- Very Dense