The Plague (Feather and Bone: The Crow Chronicles)

Clem Martini

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The Plague (Feather and Bone: The Crow Chronicles)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Clem Martini

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

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

Kyp flaps through the thick, smoky sky as his crow friends fall ill all around him. The plague spreads fast, and the humans have taken Kym—his only hope. Can Kyp save her before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows Kyp, a crow facing a deadly plague that threatens his entire community. As he searches for Kym, who has been captured by humans, readers encounter themes of survival and courage suitable for ages 13 to 18. The story includes mild peril and explores emotional resilience in a fantasy setting.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9781553376668
Pages
272
Publisher
Kids Can Press, Ltd.
Published
July 10, 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

CrowsPlagueAction & AdventureFriendshipCommunautePesteLeadershipCommunitiesCorneillesRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La Jeunesse