The welkening

Gregory H. Spencer

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The welkening

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gregory H. Spencer

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Four friends, often teased for their differences, discover a magical world where their unique qualities become powerful gifts. As they face a fierce enemy threatening the land, they must learn to embrace their true strengths and work together to save Welken from darkness. Their journey transforms them from outcasts to heroes in a realm where courage and friendship reign supreme.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, physical danger, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Bullying Physical Danger Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

398 pages
132,598 words
14h 44m read-aloud
ISBN
1582293554
Pages
398
Publisher
Howard Books
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
132,598
Read-Aloud
~14h 44m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

FriendshipMarginality, Social