Prison boy

Sharon E McKay

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Prison boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon E McKay

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After their orphanage shuts down, Pax steps up to protect his smart friend Kai by accepting a strange job. But when the task turns out to be more dangerous than they expected, the boys find themselves imprisoned and facing tough challenges. Their courage and friendship are tested as they navigate a world they never imagined.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

223 pages
50,577 words
5h 37m read-aloud
ISBN
9781554517305
Pages
223
Publisher
Annick Press
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,577
Read-Aloud
~5h 37m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

OrphansTorture Victims