ZYWORD
Tamayo Akiyama
ZYWORD
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tamayo Akiyama
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
Flames roar as Henduh sets the elves’ village ablaze, and PhD races toward the towering Master Tower. Striker steps in to help the students escape back to Athena, but suddenly, a fierce battle breaks out. Henduh overpowers Striker—yet something about Striker’s fate isn’t as clear as it seems.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade manga-style graphic novel follows a group of students caught in a magical conflict involving guild battles and village destruction. The story features fantasy violence and action sequences suitable for ages 9-12, with themes of loyalty and bravery. Parents should note the presence of conflict and mild peril but can expect an engaging adventure story.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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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.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781598165210
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- TokyoPop
- Published
- August 8, 2006
- Type
- Fiction