Three Realms
C. D. Francis
Three Realms
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by C. D. Francis
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
The sharp scent of ancient parchment fills the air as Griff steps through a shimmering portal, leaving behind the hum of his everyday life. Suddenly, he's swept into a world where three realms collide—each more mysterious and dangerous than the last. As Griff races against time to find a legendary healer, every moment pulses with hope and heartache.
Quick Assessment
This fantasy novel follows fifteen-year-old Griff as he is transported to a mystical academy spanning three realms, embarking on a quest to save his terminally ill mother. Suitable for readers aged 14-17, the story explores themes of loss, courage, and resilience in the face of grief, with some emotional intensity but no graphic content.
Why we rated Three Realms 12ME
Three Realms is written at a Level 7 reading level across 322 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Three Realms works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Three Realms as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Three Realms explores adventure, family, fantasy world-building, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780734406637
- Pages
- 322
- Publisher
- Lothian Children's Books
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction