Cover of Tehanu

Tehanu

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Earthsea

Reading Level 5-6 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

In a world where magic shapes the land and its people, a young girl named Tehanu faces deep challenges as she seeks safety and strength after enduring harsh mistreatment. Her journey reveals hidden powers and the courage needed to heal from past wounds. Together with unexpected allies, she confronts darkness both within and around her to find hope and belonging.

Representation & Themes

Fantasy World-BuildingComing of AgeFamilySurvivalSocial Justice

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 5 — Very Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Child Abuse Domestic Violence Stalking Sexual Assault Physical Restraint Eye Mutilation Excessive Gore Torture Finger/Toe Mutilation Abandonment
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0689315953
Pages
252
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published
1990
Type
Fiction
Word Count
68,020

Genres

Juvenile Fiction