The Outlaw Of Torn (Clear Print)
Edgar Rice Burroughs
The Outlaw Of Torn (Clear Print)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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
What if you were an outlaw hiding a secret identity in a dangerous medieval world? Imagine sneaking through shadowy castles and battling fierce enemies, all while trying to stay one step ahead. But when your past threatens to catch up, can you protect your future?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This classic juvenile fiction novel follows a young outlaw navigating the perils of medieval England with themes of adventure and identity. Suitable for teens ages 13 to 18, it provides a clear print format to support comfortable reading. The story contains moderate tension and action appropriate for middle to high school readers.
Why we rated The Outlaw Of Torn (Clear Print) 11ME
The Outlaw Of Torn (Clear Print) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 252 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Outlaw Of Torn (Clear Print) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Outlaw Of Torn (Clear Print) as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The Outlaw Of Torn (Clear Print) explores classics, adventure, coming of age, and historical — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about classics, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781846373183
- Pages
- 252
- Publisher
- Echo Library
- Published
- July 3, 2003
- Type
- Fiction