The Lords of Discipline
by Pat Conroy
Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
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.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipComing of AgeAdventureSocial Justice
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
Details
- ISBN
- 0553381563
- Pages
- 576
- Publisher
- Dial Press Trade Paperback
- Published
- March 26, 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 201,362
Subjects
LiteraryFiction - GeneralFictionGeneralPersonal MemoirsFiction / GeneralMilitary cadetsMilitary educationFiction, generalSouth carolina, fiction
Places
South Carolina