Six of Crows
Leigh Bardugo
Six of Crows
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Leigh Bardugo
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: Kaz Brekker is the smartest and sneakiest kid in Ketterdam, a city where danger lurks around every corner. He’s planning the biggest heist anyone has ever heard of—but the crew he gathers is full of mysterious and powerful kids, each with their own secrets. And this is just the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in a richly imagined fantasy world, this novel follows Kaz Brekker and a group of young outcasts as they attempt a high-stakes heist. Suitable for older middle-grade readers, it contains mature themes including child abuse, abandonment, drug use, and references to sexual violence, which parents should consider before sharing. The story explores complex characters and dark topics within a thrilling adventure framework.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12VE — Vivid — EmotionalGraphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781536439427
- Pages
- 512
- Publisher
- Holt & Company, Henry
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction