The Teeth of the Gale

Joan Aiken

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The Teeth of the Gale

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joan Aiken

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Felix races through the chaotic streets of 1820s Spain, heart pounding as danger closes in from every side. With only his courage and a desperate promise driving him, he pushes forward—will he reach the one he loves before it's too late?

Themes

AdventureHistoricalLove & RomanceAction & Adventure

Quick Assessment

Set in the turbulent Spain of the late 1820s, this historical adventure follows eighteen-year-old Felix on a risky rescue mission motivated by love. Suitable for teens, the book combines action and romance while portraying a conflict-ridden setting. Parents should note the presence of peril and historical violence consistent with the era.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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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
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

352 pages
ISBN
9780152060701
Pages
352
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
May 1, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureHistoricalEuropeLove & RomanceYoung Adult FictionBoys & MenAdventure and AdventurersSpainHistorical FictionFor ChildrenAdventureFelix BrookeRevolutionfastfst01354575

Places

Spain