Revenge
Arup Kumar Dutta
Revenge
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Arup Kumar Dutta
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Rain lashes down as Arjun clutches the ancient map, heart pounding in the shadow of the jungle. Suddenly, a rustle nearby freezes him in place—something is moving fast, and it’s not alone. What will happen next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Revenge by Arup Kumar Dutta is an adventurous middle-grade fiction set in India, following a young protagonist on a thrilling quest. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers engaging exploration of courage and adventure with culturally rich settings. The story contains mild peril typical of adventure tales but remains appropriate for its target age group.
Why we rated Revenge 9LP
Revenge is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revenge works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Revenge as 9LP ("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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Revenge explores adventure, india, friendship, and coming of age — 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, india, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 8170113229
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Children's Book Trust
- Published
- 1986
- Type
- Fiction