The Kingdom Come
Carol Erickson
The Kingdom Come
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Carol Erickson
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
The castle gates slam shut behind you, and the air crackles with magic. Shadows twist and strange voices whisper secrets only the bravest can hear. Suddenly, a mysterious figure appears — what will happen next?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade historical fiction novel follows a young protagonist navigating challenges in a richly imagined kingdom. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of courage, friendship, and adventure with age-appropriate language and content. Parents should note mild peril and fantasy elements typical for this reading level.
Why we rated The Kingdom Come 10LE
The Kingdom Come is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Kingdom Come works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate The Kingdom Come as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Kingdom Come explores adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, friendship, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781555171452
- Publisher
- Cedar Fort
- Published
- May 1995
- Type
- Fiction