The Lords of Discipline

Pat Conroy

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The Lords of Discipline

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pat Conroy

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Four cadets forge a strong brotherhood as they navigate the harsh challenges of a demanding military school. Amidst traditions of hazing and secrets, one cadet takes a courageous stand against a hidden, dangerous force within the institution. Their journey is filled with loyalty, tough lessons, and the fight for justice.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, fear & anxiety, 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

Bullying Fear & Anxiety 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

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

576 pages
201,362 words
22h 22m read-aloud
ISBN
0553381563
Pages
576
Publisher
Dial Press Trade Paperback
Published
March 26, 2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
201,362
Read-Aloud
~22h 22m
Text Density
Dense

Subjects

LiteraryPersonal MemoirsMilitary CadetsMilitary EducationSouth Carolina

Places

South Carolina