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The executioner's daughter

by Laura E. Williams

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

Thirteen-year-old Lily carries the heavy legacy of her father's grim profession in a medieval town. As she faces the harsh realities of her world, she must choose whether to accept the path laid out for her or to forge a new future beyond her family's shadow. This tale explores courage and the power to change one's destiny.

Representation & Themes

FamilyComing of AgeHistoricalFate and Fatalism

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

Fear & Anxiety Death & Grief
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0805062343
Pages
134
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
23,592

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Fathers and daughters -- FictionExecutions and executioners -- FictionMiddle Ages -- FictionFate and fatalism -- Fiction