Shiva Accused

J. H. Brennan

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Shiva Accused

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Adventure of the Ice Age

by J. H. Brennan

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Shiva races through the crowded camp, heart pounding as voices shout her name. Suddenly, she's grabbed by strangers who claim she killed the Hag, the powerful leader of the witch women. Can she prove her innocence before it's too late?

Themes

AdventureJuvenile FictionAction & AdventureFriendshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Shiva, a brave Shingu girl falsely accused of a serious crime in the tense lead-up to an important tribal ceremony. The story contains themes of adventure and political intrigue suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, with some mild suspense and conflict. Parents should note the presence of accusations and tribal rivalry but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

292 pages
ISBN
9780064404310
Pages
292
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published
February 1993
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

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