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The sword of revenge

Gary Martin

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The sword of revenge

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gary Martin

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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 would you give up to save someone you love? Branan, the mighty son of Samson, faces a powerful choice when his grandfather is captured and in grave danger. Can he find the courage to surrender his strength to rescue him?

Themes

FamilyAdventureHistoricalBible StoriesSacrifice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade graphic novel blends biblical history and fiction, telling the story of Branan, son of Samson, as he embarks on a quest to save his grandfather. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of family, courage, and sacrifice within a historical context. Parents should note the story involves biblical conflicts and some perilous situations but is appropriate for this age group.

Why we rated The sword of revenge 9LE

The sword of revenge is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The sword of revenge works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate The sword of revenge as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, The sword of revenge explores family, adventure, historical, bible stories, and sacrifice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about family, adventure, historical.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9780310712855
Pages
160
Publisher
Zondervan
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BibleHistory of Biblical EventsGraphic NovelsJews1200-953 B.CPhilistinesGrandfathersCartoons and ComicsFamilyPalestine