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THE POWER OF SIX

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Nine Loric aliens came to Earth seeking refuge. Six remain.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? YA complexity combines repeated fantasy violence, dangerous pursuits, imprisonment, a major character death, grief, and romantic tension. Sexual content appears limited, but the action and emotional stakes are substantial. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Henri's prior death shapes the story, and Adelina dies during a battle to save Marina; grief and loss affect the characters.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Injuries are described in the heat of battle, but it lacks excessive or gratuitous focus on anatomy or blood.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity or harsh language may appear in this high-stakes action story, but it is not prominent.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Setting characters within a religious institution (a convent) is a narrative choice rather than a focus on theology.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

John reunites with his girlfriend, Six becomes another romantic interest, and a love triangle involving John, Six, and Sam is present.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Young characters are hunted by hostile aliens and authorities, ambushed repeatedly, captured, separated, and placed in life-threatening situations.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Repeated attacks, ambushes, chases, battles, imprisonment, rescues, and attempts to infiltrate an enemy base are central to the plot.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Facing alien attackers, authorities, captivity, grief, and separation while attempting rescues and protecting others is central to the story.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Alien powers, multiple narrators, imaginative world-building, hidden technology, and inventive escape and rescue plans strongly encourage imagination.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Diverse international locations and backgrounds for characters, though it remains a classic fantasy trope structure.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Promotes reading engagement; incidental geography of Spain and general tropes of hero's journey storytelling.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Loyalty and protecting one another is a primary motivating factor for the protagonists.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes loyalty, protecting others, perseverance, responsibility, teamwork, and confronting threats despite fear and loss.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show great resilience and bravery, though they are often forced into difficult, combat-oriented choices.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in THE POWER OF SIX would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in THE POWER OF SIX, and what caused that change?
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