Thick as Thieves

Megan Whalen Turner

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Thick as Thieves

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Megan Whalen Turner

Queen's Thief

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Kamet, once a simple secretary and slave, dreams of rising to power in a vast empire, but a sudden warning forces him on an unexpected quest filled with danger and deception. Journey through a richly imagined world where cunning, loyalty, and ambition collide in a thrilling adventure full of political intrigue and unforgettable characters. Fans of epic tales will be captivated by twists and turns that bring a vibrant ancient realm to life.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include political intrigue, danger, deception. Written for readers ages 11+.

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

Political Intrigue Danger Deception Power Struggles
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

352 pages
82,234 words
9h 8m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062568243
Pages
352
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Published
May 16, 2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
82,234
Read-Aloud
~9h 8m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Kings and RulersSecretariesAdventure StoriesSlaveryAdventure and AdventurersKingsQueensRulersEtcFantasy Fiction