Waning Age
S. E. Grove
Waning Age
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by S. E. Grove
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
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780451479853
- Pages
- 352
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction