What reading level is Serpent Gift?

Serpent Gift by Lene Kaaberbøl is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Serpent Gift appropriate for?

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

What genre is Serpent Gift?

Serpent Gift is fiction — Blackmaster (fictitious character), Fiction.

Does Serpent Gift have any content warnings?

Serpent Gift 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 Serpent Gift?

Serpent Gift by Lene Kaaberbøl is 419 pages.

Serpent Gift

Lene Kaaberbøl

Serpent Gift

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lene Kaaberbøl

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 scent of smoke curls through the cold night air as Dina’s eyes meet those of a sneaky liar. Her mother’s power, the Shamer’s Gift, makes even the toughest wrongdoers feel the heat of truth—but Dina’s world twists when she learns about a darker power hiding in her blood. Danger whispers on the wind, and nothing will ever be the same.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Family Adventure Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Dina, who inherits a unique gift that can expose lies by making wrongdoers feel shame. The story explores themes of family legacy and the clash between truth and deception, with some suspenseful moments involving pursuit and danger. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains fantasy violence and mild peril but remains appropriate for its target audience.