The Hostage Prince

Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple

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The Hostage Prince

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple

Seelie Wars

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Snail, learning the secrets of healing in the mysterious Unseelie Court, encounters Prince Aspen, a captive from the rival Seelie realm. Their unexpected friendship sparks events that could either bring peace or ignite a fierce battle between their worlds. Together, they must navigate tricky alliances and hidden dangers to change the fate of their kingdoms.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

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
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

232 pages
50,814 words
5h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
9780670014347
Pages
232
Publisher
Viking Childrens Books
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,814
Lexile
850L
Read-Aloud
~5h 39m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

FantasyWar StoriesPrincesFantasy FictionWarAdventure and Adventurers