The King's Peace

Jo Walton

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The King's Peace

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jo Walton

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

At just seventeen, Sulien ap Gwien faces a brutal attack that fuels her fierce desire for justice. Her journey weaves through deep family ties to a fallen empire and into the heart of a kingdom striving for unity under King Urdo's leadership. Filled with magic, conflict, and vivid characters, this tale explores bravery and loyalty in a land torn by war.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger. 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

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger
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
6
Narrative Pace
1
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

416 pages
184,732 words
20h 32m read-aloud
ISBN
0312872291
Pages
416
Publisher
Tor Books
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
184,732
Read-Aloud
~20h 32m
Text Density
Very Dense

Genres

Subjects

Women SoldiersFantasy FictionSoldiers