The robe of skulls

Vivian French

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The robe of skulls

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The First Tale from the Five Kingdoms

by Vivian French

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Did you know that high above the mountain village of Fracture, a sorceress is crafting a gown covered in skulls? Lady Lamorna’s treasure chest is empty, but she’s ready to use magic, mischief, and even kidnapping to get what she wants. And that's only the beginning of this wild, magical adventure!

Themes

MagicFairy talesAdventureFriendshipHumor

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel features a sorceress named Lady Lamorna who uses magic and trickery to achieve her desires, leading to a thrilling adventure involving a brave girl, talking bats, and enchanted creatures. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends fairy tale elements with playful language and nonsense humor. Parents should note the presence of mild magical peril and themes of good versus evil.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

200 pages
ISBN
9780763643645
Pages
200
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

MagicFairy TalesBatsFolkloreStepsistersTrollsDeceptionWitchesGood and EvilCastlesMagicians