The Beginning Place

Ursula K. Le Guin

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The Beginning Place

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Two teenagers find themselves in a mysterious village where magic thrives and danger looms. Together, they must brave unknown forces to protect their new home and uncover the secrets that bind their worlds. Their courage and friendship become the key to saving Tembreadbrezi from a dark threat.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

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 Fantasy Violence
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
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
60,933 words
6h 46m read-aloud
ISBN
0765346257
Pages
240
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
March 1, 2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
60,933
Read-Aloud
~6h 46m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Science Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience FictionFantasyScience Fiction, Fantasy, Magic