Wil's bones

Kevin Bowen

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Wil's bones

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kevin Bowen

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In a tense Middle Eastern setting, a celebrated archaeologist embarks on a mission to uncover hidden explosives at a popular historical landmark. What he unearths goes far beyond the expected, revealing secrets that could change everything. Adventure and mystery collide in a story that challenges the boundaries between history and present-day conflict.

Themes

AdventureHistoricalForeign relationsArchaeologists

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Physical Danger War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

244 pages
61,743 words
6h 52m read-aloud
ISBN
1930892128
Pages
244
Publisher
Engage Publishing
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
61,743
Read-Aloud
~6h 52m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Archaeologists

Subjects

ArchaeologistsForeign RelationsPolitical FictionDiplomatic RelationsIsraelWashington

Places

United StatesIsrael