The lost prince
Julie Kagawa
The lost prince
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Julie Kagawa
Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Ethan believed he was safe from the enchanting yet perilous realm of Faery ruled by his older sister. However, a forgotten threat from his past resurfaces, dragging him into a world filled with magic and danger he never expected. Courage and destiny collide as Ethan faces challenges that will change his fate forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, profanity. Written for readers ages 13+.
Why we rated The lost prince 10LP
The lost prince is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 395 pages (approximately 109,936 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The lost prince works for readers up to grade 7.3.
Read aloud, The lost prince runs about 12.2 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate The lost prince as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Profanity.
Thematically, The lost prince explores fantasy world-building, adventure, family, and love — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780373210572
- Pages
- 395
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 109,936
- Read-Aloud
- ~12h 13m
- Text Density
- Dense