What reading level is The Shattered Chain?

The Shattered Chain by Marion Zimmer Bradley is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Shattered Chain appropriate for?

The Shattered Chain is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Identity & Self-Discovery, Social Inequality.

What genre is The Shattered Chain?

The Shattered Chain is fiction — Darkover (Imaginary place).

Does The Shattered Chain have any content warnings?

The Shattered Chain has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Identity & Self-Discovery, Social Inequality. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Shattered Chain?

The Shattered Chain by Marion Zimmer Bradley is 288 pages.

The Shattered Chain

Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Shattered Chain

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marion Zimmer Bradley

Illustrated by Richard Hescox

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Did you know women on Darkover hold a secret power called the matrix that keeps their world safe? But even with this magic, most are treated like they don't matter—except the Free Amazons, who live by their own rules. Their strength might just change everything, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

FantasyScience & Nature Adventure Coming of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This fantasy novel explores themes of power, gender roles, and freedom in a richly imagined world where women possess unique abilities. Suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12, it addresses complex social issues through adventurous storytelling. Parents should be aware of mature themes related to gender inequality, presented within a fantastical context.