The King's Peace
Jo Walton
The King's Peace
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jo Walton
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.
Themes
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0312872291
- Pages
- 416
- Publisher
- Tor Books
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 184,732
- Read-Aloud
- ~20h 32m
- Text Density
- Very Dense