Prison boy
Sharon E McKay
Prison boy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sharon E McKay
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.
Themes
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 — ModerateReal 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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
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
- 9781554517305
- Pages
- 223
- Publisher
- Annick Press
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 50,577
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 37m
- Text Density
- Standard