Wyrms
Orson Scott Card
Wyrms
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Orson Scott Card
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Patience is the only daughter of the rightful Heptarch, but she, like her father, serves the usurper who has destroyed her family. But the time for prudence has passed, and that which has slept has awakened. And Patience must journey to the heartsoul of the planet to confront her destiny--and the world's. Also available: Seventh Son and Speaker for the Dead (see Science Fiction/Fantasy reissue section).
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Wyrms Level 0
Wyrms is written at a Level 7 reading level across 352 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wyrms works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Wyrms as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
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.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780812533576
- Pages
- 352
- Publisher
- Tor Books
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Fiction