The Empty Kingdom (The Mark of Solomon)
by Elizabeth Wein
Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Telemakos, missing an arm and trapped high in the grand palace of Abreha, must find a clever way to send a message to his family far away. With courage and wit, he navigates the towering halls to reclaim his freedom and change his fate. This adventure blends history and bravery in an unforgettable tale.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalAdventureFamilyComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Physical Danger Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780670062737
- Pages
- 208
- Published
- April 17, 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 51,166
Genres
Aksum (Kingdom)
Subjects
Juvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionChildren: Grades 4-6Historical - GeneralJuvenile Fiction / Historical / GeneralFictionInterpersonal relationsKings, queens, rulers, etcPrisoners