The talent thief

Alex Williams

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The talent thief

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Extraordinary Tale of an Ordinary Boy

by Alex Williams

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Adam idolizes his famous singing sister, even though he feels talent doesn't run in his family. When a shadowy figure steals her musical gift, Adam embarks on a thrilling quest to reclaim what was taken and prove that bravery and heart matter more than skill. Along the way, he discovers the true power of individuality and family bonds.

Themes

AdventureIndividualityFamilyOrphans

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

300 pages
65,457 words
7h 16m read-aloud
ISBN
9780399252785
Pages
300
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
65,457
Lexile
860L
Read-Aloud
~7h 16m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

AbilityAdventure and AdventurersIndividualityOrphans