Thief of souls

Neal Shusterman

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Thief of souls

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book Two In The Star Shards Chronicles

by Neal Shusterman

Star Shards

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Five teens with unique abilities once believed they had defeated a dark evil, but their fight has only just begun. An ancient, sinister power known as The Bringer lies trapped, waiting for the chance to escape and unleash chaos. Together, these young heroes must unite their strengths to prevent a devastating return.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger. 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

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

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
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

253 pages
82,924 words
9h 13m read-aloud
ISBN
9780312855079
Pages
253
Publisher
Tor Fantasy
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
82,924
Read-Aloud
~9h 13m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

SupernaturalParanormal FictionStars