Reawakened
Colleen Houck
Reawakened
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Colleen Houck
Reawakened
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Seventeen-year-old Lily encounters a mysterious Egyptian prince who has come back to life during her trip to a famous museum. Together, they embark on a daring mission to awaken his brothers and prevent the evil shape-shifting god Seth from taking over the world. Adventure and ancient magic collide in this thrilling tale of courage and destiny.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, mild peril. Written for readers ages 11+.
Why we rated Reawakened 11LP
Reawakened is written at a Level 6 reading level across 393 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Reawakened works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Reawakened as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fantasy Violence, Mild Peril.
Thematically, Reawakened explores adventure, fantasy world-building, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 11+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385376563
- Pages
- 393
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction