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A gift from Maine

Maine Artists and Writers

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A gift from Maine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maine Artists and Writers

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: hidden in the heart of Maine are stories and gifts that hold more magic than you ever imagined. Each page unwraps a new treasure from artists and writers who know the state like no one else. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

People & PlacesJuvenile FictionUnited States

Quick Assessment

A Gift from Maine is a beautifully illustrated collection of stories and artworks created by a sixth grade class, capturing the spirit and culture of Maine. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, this middle-grade fiction offers an engaging glimpse into local people and places, fostering an appreciation for regional creativity without any mature content concerns.

Why we rated A gift from Maine 9C

A gift from Maine is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 149 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A gift from Maine works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate A gift from Maine as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, A gift from Maine explores people & places, juvenile fiction, and united states — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about people & places, juvenile fiction, united states.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

149 pages
ISBN
9780930096571
Pages
149
Publisher
Gannett Books
Published
1983
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

People & PlacesUnited States