Revenge
Noel Hynd
Revenge
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Noel Hynd
The text is written at a 6th 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
The sharp clang of metal gates echoes through the cold night air as Richard Silva steps into a world shadowed by secrets and danger. Every scent, every whispered word pulls him deeper into a maze of spies and betrayals. His heart races—not just for revenge, but for the truth that could change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade thriller follows Air Force Lieutenant Richard Silva as he pursues a dangerous quest for justice against a war criminal. The story touches on themes of espionage, political intrigue, and betrayal, with some suspenseful and intense moments appropriate for readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware of the mature themes related to war and violence, though these are handled within a fictional adventure context.
Why we rated Revenge 11ME
Revenge is written at a Level 6 reading level across 274 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revenge works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Revenge as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: War & Conflict, Physical Danger.
Thematically, Revenge explores adventure, espionage, thriller, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, espionage, thriller.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0803773846
- Pages
- 274
- Publisher
- Dial Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Fiction