The King of Lies

John Hart

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The King of Lies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Hart

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

After discovering his father's murder, Work Pickens must face hidden family secrets that challenge everything he believed about his past. As he uncovers the truth, the walls he's built around himself start to crumble, revealing deep emotions and new realities. This gripping story explores the bonds between family members and the impact of loss.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include death & grief, family change. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Death & Grief Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
1
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

310 pages
120,348 words
13h 22m read-aloud
ISBN
031234161X
Pages
310
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
120,348
Read-Aloud
~13h 22m
Text Density
Very Dense

Genres

Subjects

DeathBrothers and SistersFathersMurder Victims' FamiliesFathers and SonsLarge Type BooksNorth CarolinaDetective and Mystery StoriesLegal StoriesPadresNovelaMuertePadre E HijoCarolina Del NorteFamilias De Víctimas De Asesinato

Places

North Carolina