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Wrath (Seven Deadly Sins #4)

Robin Wasserman

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Wrath (Seven Deadly Sins #4)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robin Wasserman

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

Beth rose from the shadows to the spotlight, but now she's back in the B-list—because Kaia, Kane, and Harper played everyone like pawns. Miranda feels so betrayed she's ready to get even, while Adam's anger is out of control. When someone starts stalking Kaia, it’s clear revenge is the real winner—and for one person, it’s the end of the game.

Themes

RevengeInterpersonal RelationsConduct of LifeHigh SchoolsFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and complex social dynamics among middle school students. It portrays emotional struggles and interpersonal conflicts that may resonate with readers ages 9-12, though some scenarios involve intense emotions and mild references to alcohol use. Parents should be aware this story handles mature themes of anger and retaliation within a school setting.

Why we rated Wrath (Seven Deadly Sins #4) 11ME

Wrath (Seven Deadly Sins #4) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 233 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wrath (Seven Deadly Sins #4) works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Wrath (Seven Deadly Sins #4) as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Wrath (Seven Deadly Sins #4) explores revenge, interpersonal relations, conduct of life, high schools, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about revenge, interpersonal relations, conduct of life.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

233 pages
ISBN
0689877854
Pages
233
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

RevengeInterpersonal RelationsConduct of LifeHigh SchoolsSchoolsMan-woman Relationships