The Healers

Kimo Armitage

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The Healers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kimo Armitage

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Keola and Pua are more than just cousins—they are chosen healers with the power to connect with nature and the spirit world. Trained by their wise grandmother and facing mysterious dreams, they must unlock ancient secrets to protect their family and community. But when a life-threatening challenge arrives, will their healing skills be enough to save those they love?

Themes

FamilyCultural HeritageAdventureSpiritualityComing of Age

Quick Assessment

The Healers is a middle-grade novel rooted in Hawaiian culture, blending history, family, and spirituality through multiple narrators and time periods. It explores themes of tradition, healing, and connection to nature, featuring characters who face both personal and communal challenges. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild peril but emphasizes family bonds and cultural heritage.

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 Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9780824856458
Pages
208
Publisher
Latitude 20
Published
Mar 31, 2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Family LifeOceaniaLiteraryHawaiiHealers