Shadow Guard

J. D. Vaughn

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Shadow Guard

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by J. D. Vaughn

Second Guard

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In the kingdom of Tequende, the Earth Guild struggles for respect among the powerful Sun and Moon guilds. Brindl Tacora, a dedicated earth guild member and messenger to the Princess, faces a tough choice: support a brewing rebellion or remain faithful to the crown. As hidden dangers threaten everyone, Brindl must find a way to bring the divided groups together before disaster strikes.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include political conflict, loyalty and betrayal, moderate peril. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Political Conflict Loyalty and Betrayal Moderate Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
56,673 words
6h 18m read-aloud
ISBN
9781423170976
Pages
320
Publisher
Disney-Hyperion
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
56,673
Read-Aloud
~6h 18m
Text Density
Standard

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