The stone heart

Faith Erin Hicks

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The stone heart

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Faith Erin Hicks

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

What if your home changed every time someone new came to take over? Imagine living in a city with no name, where everyone tries to stay out of trouble. But when Rat, a local, and Kaidu, from the new rulers, have to team up, the whole future of the city hangs in the balance.

Themes

Cities and townsSurvivalFriendshipComic booksAdventure

Quick Assessment

The Stone Heart is a middle-grade graphic novel that explores themes of survival, friendship, and cooperation in a city caught between repeated invasions. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents complex social dynamics through engaging characters without graphic content. The story encourages discussions about trust, identity, and working together despite differences.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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

246 pages
ISBN
9781626721586
Pages
246
Publisher
First Second Books
Published
2017
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Cities and TownsSurvivalFriendshipComic Books, StripsAdventure and AdventurersGraphic NovelsComic Books, Strips, Etc