The Hollow Kingdom

Clare B. Dunkle

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The Hollow Kingdom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book I -- The Hollow Kingdom Trilogy

by Clare B. Dunkle

Hollow Kingdom

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Set in 19th-century England, two orphaned sisters uncover a hidden magical world beneath their ancestral home. When Kate is chosen by a mysterious goblin king, she must navigate enchantment and danger to protect her family. This tale weaves together magic, bravery, and the bonds between sisters in a world filled with secrets and shadows.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include animal death, sadness, abandonment. Written for readers ages 11+.

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

Animal Death Sadness Abandonment Substance Use Alcohol Abuse Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

230 pages
70,964 words
7h 53m read-aloud
ISBN
0805073906
Pages
230
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
70,964
Read-Aloud
~7h 53m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

GoblinsMagicSistersOrphansCoventry19th CenturyGreat Britain