The lion hunter

Elizabeth Wein

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The lion hunter

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Wein

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

In the ancient kingdom of Aksum, a young prince named Telemakos, still healing from his secretive mission, faces new dangers when he and his baby sister are sent to live with a wary ruler from a rival land. As political tensions rise, Telemakos must navigate trust and betrayal while protecting his family. This gripping tale blends history and adventure with the challenges of growing into leadership.

Themes

HistoricalFamilyAdventurePeople with DisabilitiesBrothers and SistersPrinces and Rulers

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: 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

Physical Danger Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

223 pages
50,662 words
5h 38m read-aloud
ISBN
9780670061631
Pages
223
Publisher
Viking Juvenile
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,662
Read-Aloud
~5h 38m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

PrincesKings, Queens, Rulers, EtcPeople With DisabilitiesBrothers and SistersArabia, Southern6th CenturyAksum