What reading level is Prodigy?

Prodigy by Marie Lu is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Prodigy appropriate for?

Prodigy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Prodigy?

Prodigy is fiction — Brothers and sisters.

Does Prodigy have any content warnings?

Prodigy has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Prodigy?

Prodigy by Marie Lu is 356 pages.

Prodigy

Marie Lu

Prodigy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marie Lu

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the leader of a powerful nation suddenly dies, and a new ruler steps in with a chance to change everything? June and Day find themselves caught between rebels who want to start a revolution and the hope that this new Elector might bring peace. Can they make the right choice when the future of their country hangs in the balance?

Themes

AdventureActionLaw & CrimeScience FictionWar & MilitaryFriendshipMoral Complexity

Quick Assessment

Prodigy is a middle-grade action and adventure book set in a dystopian future where two young heroes, June and Day, face difficult choices amid political turmoil. The story explores themes of loyalty, revolution, and moral complexity as they navigate dangerous alliances and personal conflicts. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it contains intense action scenes and thought-provoking scenarios about justice and leadership.