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Mark of the thief

by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Mark of the Thief

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th 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

Nic, a young slave working near Rome, stumbles upon a hidden chamber filled with the legendary treasures of Julius Caesar. Among the riches, he discovers a powerful amulet that grants him mysterious magical abilities, drawing him into a dangerous plot to challenge the emperor and change the fate of Rome. His courage and wit will be tested as he navigates a world of secrets and rebellion.

Representation & Themes

MagicAdventureHistoricalSocial JusticeComing of Age

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

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger Slavery
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780545561549
Pages
339
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
79,951

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

MagicAmuletsInsurgencyJuvenile fictionSlaveryFictionHistorical fictionAntiquitiesHistoryChildren's fictionMagic, fictionRome, history, fictionSlavery, fictionRome, fictionCharms

Places

Rome