The pearl thief
Elizabeth Wein
The pearl thief
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Elizabeth Wein
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
Fifteen-year-old Julia Beaufort-Stuart awakens from a mysterious injury to find her summer far from ordinary. As she uncovers secrets tied to a missing employee and navigates the complex world of Scottish Travellers, Julia learns about friendship, prejudice, and courage. Piecing together her fragmented memories, she races to solve a gripping mystery that could change lives forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, prejudices, mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781484717165
- Pages
- 325
- Publisher
- Disney-Hyperion
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 84,806
- Read-Aloud
- ~9h 25m
- Text Density
- Dense