When the sea is rising red
Cat Hellisen
When the sea is rising red
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cat Hellisen
The text is written at a 5th 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
Felicita escapes her privileged life by staging her own death, only to find herself struggling to survive in the harsh slums. As she navigates this dangerous new world, she uncovers a shocking secret about the boy she loves and his plan against her family. Dark magic, betrayal, and forbidden love intertwine in this gripping tale of survival and trust.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include profanity, sexual content, violence. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780374364755
- Pages
- 296
- Publisher
- Farrar Straus Giroux
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 75,540
- Lexile
- 810L
- Read-Aloud
- ~8h 24m
- Text Density
- Dense