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

When two teenagers discover a secret gateway to the enchanting village of Tembreadbrezi, they join forces to confront a mysterious evil threatening its peace. Together, they embark on a daring quest filled with magic and danger to save the place where their worlds collide.

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
9780765346254
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, MagicLove StoriesFantasy FictionRomance Fiction