The sleeping prince
Melinda Salisbury
The sleeping prince
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Sin Eater's Daughter Novel
by Melinda Salisbury
Sin Eater's Daughter
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
When the mysterious Sleeping Prince awakens and seizes control of the kingdom, many flee their homes, including Errin and her ailing mother. Gifted in the art of apothecary, Errin finds herself at the heart of a daring resistance that could break the prince's dark enchantment. Danger lurks as magic, monsters, and poisoned plots threaten to consume all she holds dear.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger, refugees. Written for readers ages 11+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545921275
- Pages
- 330
- Publisher
- Scholastic, Incorporated
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 92,860
- Lexile
- 800L
- Read-Aloud
- ~10h 19m
- Text Density
- Dense