Cover of The King's Peace

The King's Peace

by Jo Walton

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

At just seventeen, Sulien ap Gwien faces a brutal attack that fuels her fierce desire for justice. Her journey weaves through deep family ties to a fallen empire and into the heart of a kingdom striving for unity under King Urdo's leadership. Filled with magic, conflict, and vivid characters, this tale explores bravery and loyalty in a land torn by war.

Representation & Themes

Women soldiersAdventureFantasy World-BuildingFamilyComing of Age

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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
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0312872291
Pages
416
Publisher
Tor Books
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
184,732

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Women soldiers -- FictionWomen soldiersFictionFiction, historical, generalFiction, fantasy, generalChildren's fictionFantasy fictionSoldiers, fiction