Trail of lightning

Rebecca Roanhorse

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Trail of lightning

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rebecca Roanhorse

Sixth World

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

In a world reshaped by climate catastrophe, the Navajo lands have transformed into a realm where ancient gods and terrifying monsters roam. Maggie Hoskie, a fierce monster hunter, teams up with a clever medicine man to solve the mystery of a missing girl, navigating dangerous magic and old legends. Their journey through this unpredictable landscape forces Maggie to face the shadows of her past in order to protect the future.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger, dark magic. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger Dark Magic Loss & Grief
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
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

287 pages
84,589 words
9h 24m read-aloud
ISBN
9781534413498
Pages
287
Publisher
Gallery / Saga Press
Published
2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
84,589
Read-Aloud
~9h 24m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Navajo IndiansMonstersMissing ChildrenIndians of North AmericaIndian WomenShamansDystopianScience FictionAction & AdventureApocalyptic & Post-ApocalypticDystopian FictionFantasy Fiction