Warrior Genius

Michael Dante DiMartino

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Warrior Genius

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Dante DiMartino

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

The sharp clang of swords rings through the air, mingling with the earthy scent of ancient forests and the soft neighs of mighty horse-Geniuses. Amidst this wild world, twelve-year-old Giacomo clutches a magical Compass, the key to stopping a dark empire ruled by fear. Every step he takes echoes with courage—and the hope that he can protect his friends and save a kingdom on the brink of shadow.

Quick Assessment

Warrior Genius is a thrilling middle-grade fantasy that follows twelve-year-old Giacomo as he joins a rebellion against a tyrannical ruler determined to control powerful magical objects. With rich world-building and dynamic characters, this story explores themes of courage, friendship, and standing up against oppression. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains some tense action scenes but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

289 pages
ISBN
9781626729360
Pages
289
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy FictionMagicArt