Yearwood
Paul Hazel
Yearwood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Paul Hazel
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The salty sea breeze tickles your nose as waves crash against jagged cliffs. Somewhere beneath the water, a hidden kingdom waits, where magic whispers in the wind and secrets sleep beneath the surface. Finn-witchson, a boy born between worlds, is about to discover who he truly is—and it’s a journey that will change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy novel draws from Welsh and Irish mythology to tell the story of Finn-witchson, a young boy destined to inherit both land and underwater kingdoms. It explores themes of identity and adventure within a richly imagined world, appropriate for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note it contains folklore-inspired magic and mythical elements but no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0316352608
- Pages
- 276
- Publisher
- Boston : Little, Brown
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Fiction