Waning Age

S. E. Grove

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Waning Age

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by S. E. Grove

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if feelings started to disappear as you grew older? Imagine living in a city where kids lose their emotions, and you've already lost yours—but you still love your little brother fiercely. When he’s kidnapped by a mysterious company, will you risk everything to save him and uncover a hidden secret?

Themes

FamilyAdventureMysteryComing of AgeSibling RelationshipsSpeculative Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set in a near-future San Francisco, this middle-grade novel explores a world where children gradually lose their emotions as they age. The story follows Natalia, a girl who has already 'waned,' as she uses her intelligence and martial arts skills to rescue her kidnapped brother from a powerful corporation. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes themes of family loyalty, kidnapping, and subtle speculative elements, with mild peril and emotional challenges.

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

Mild Peril Kidnapping Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

352 pages
ISBN
9780451479853
Pages
352
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2019
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Brothers and SistersKidnappingSan Francisco