The prince with amnesia
Emily Evans
The prince with amnesia
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Emily Evans
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The soft rustle of leaves whispers secrets as Violet’s heart races — senior year has arrived, and so has Kai, the mysterious new boy. He can’t remember who he is, but Violet knows one thing: she wants to be close to him. What happens when a forgotten past meets a daring new romance?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Violet and Kai during their senior year, exploring themes of amnesia, identity, and young romance. Kai, suffering from memory loss, is secretly recuperating in the U.S. while Violet navigates the challenges of dating someone with a hidden past. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story approaches these themes with sensitivity and warmth, without graphic content.
Why we rated The prince with amnesia 9LE
The prince with amnesia is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 150 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The prince with amnesia works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The prince with amnesia as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The prince with amnesia explores amnesia, romance, identity & self-discovery, coming of age, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about amnesia, romance, identity & self-discovery.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781480266568
- Pages
- 150
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction