Roses

Rose Mannering

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Roses

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rose Mannering

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 you had no name and a mysterious silver glow that made you an outcast? Imagine running from a fierce uprising and being chased by those who want to drag you back to a place where danger lurks. When a powerful beast offers a bargain for your life, would you dare to accept it and face an uncertain eternity?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows a nameless girl with a unique silvery appearance who escapes a dangerous city during a violent uprising. She faces persecution and must make a difficult choice when confronted by a magical beast offering a life-changing bargain. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of identity, resilience, and fantasy adventure, with some suspenseful scenes involving danger and conflict.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

328 pages
ISBN
9781628733624
Pages
328
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

OrphansMagicFantasy FictionFantasyBeauty and the BeastAdaptationsFairy TalesShort Stories