The rule of claw

John Brindley

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The rule of claw

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Brindley

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Ash is the last human teenager in a world ruled by fierce Raptors, and she's caught in the middle of a dangerous power game. Her capture forces her to question what it really means to be human. The fate of her world depends on the choices she makes next.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This sci-fi adventure features Ash, a human teenager kidnapped by powerful Raptors in a future where humans are nearly extinct. The story explores themes of identity and morality in a thrilling context appropriate for middle-grade readers. Parents should note the inclusion of kidnapping and conflict, handled with moderate intensity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

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

Content Flags

Kidnapping
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

412 pages
ISBN
9781580136082
Pages
412
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science FictionGood and EvilKidnapping