The Game (Firebird)
by Diana Wynne Jones
Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2)
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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Hayley’s life changes when she’s sent to stay with her aunts in Ireland, discovering a large, lively family and a mysterious game that takes them to the magical ‘mythosphere.’ As she plays, Hayley uncovers secrets about her past and her true identity in a tale full of wit and wonder. Adventure and self-discovery await in this captivating story by Diana Wynne Jones.
Representation & Themes
FamilyAdventureFantasy World-BuildingComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Mild Peril Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780142407189
- Pages
- 179
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
- Published
- March 1, 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 35,018
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Greek MythologyJuvenile fictionFictionFantasyCousinsYoung adult fictionJuvenile FictionScience Fiction & FantasyChildren's fictionFamily, fictionFantasy fictionSiblings, fiction
Places
LondonIrelandScotlandGreeceCyprus