A student's dictionary
Colista Moore
A student's dictionary
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Colista Moore
The text is written at a 7th 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
What if every word you learned could unlock a new adventure? Imagine having your very own dictionary that not only explains words but also brings the vibrant English of the Caribbean to life. Could this be the key to mastering language and discovering hidden stories in every page?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book is a student-friendly dictionary tailored for middle-grade readers, focusing on Caribbean English. It serves as an educational tool to enhance vocabulary and understanding of language nuances, suitable for ages 9 to 12. There are no content concerns, making it a safe and enriching resource for young learners.
Why we rated A student's dictionary 12C
A student's dictionary is written at a Level 7 reading level across 365 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A student's dictionary works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate A student's dictionary as 12C ("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 student's dictionary explores handbooks, english language, juvenile dictionaries, and multicultural — 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 handbooks, english language, juvenile dictionaries.
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
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781934669136
- Pages
- 365
- Publisher
- The Dictionary Project
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction