The War-Torn Kingdom (New Gamebook Series)
Dave Morris
The War-Torn Kingdom (New Gamebook Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dave Morris
Illustrated by Russ Nicholson
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 if you had to choose between fighting for the king or teaming up with a powerful dictator in a kingdom torn by revolution? Imagine sneaking through dark forests and storming mighty castles, where every decision could change your fate. Will you bring peace or chaos to Sokara—before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This interactive fantasy adventure lets children aged 9-12 make choices that affect the outcome of a kingdom in revolution. The story explores themes of loyalty, power, and consequences within a medieval-inspired world. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it includes mild peril but no graphic content.
Why we rated The War-Torn Kingdom (New Gamebook Series) 9LP
The War-Torn Kingdom (New Gamebook Series) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The War-Torn Kingdom (New Gamebook Series) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The War-Torn Kingdom (New Gamebook Series) as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, The War-Torn Kingdom (New Gamebook Series) explores fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age, and games — 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780843179262
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Price Stern Sloan
- Published
- April 14, 1997
- Type
- Fiction