The Farthest Shore (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 3)
Ursula K. Le Guin
The Farthest Shore (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 3)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ursula K. Le Guin
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
A seasoned wizard named Sparrowhawk embarks on a perilous voyage across the magical lands of Earthsea to uncover the source of a dark force unsettling the world. Along the way, he faces challenges that test his courage and wisdom in this gripping tale of adventure and mystery.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0689316836
- Pages
- 223
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- September 15, 1990
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 60,591
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 44m
- Text Density
- Dense