Adventures of Thelma Thistle and Her Friends - Learning about Dying

Joyce Crawford

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Adventures of Thelma Thistle and Her Friends - Learning about Dying

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Joyce Crawford

Reading Level 5 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the new puppy you just got suddenly wasn't there anymore? Imagine trying to understand why your furry friend has gone away for good. Thelma and her friends face this hard question and discover that learning about dying can bring comfort and courage—but will their hearts be ready?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction gently introduces children ages 9-12 to the concept of death through the story of Thelma and her friends coping with the loss of a puppy. It offers a sensitive, age-appropriate explanation about dying, aiming to ease fear and confusion. Parents should know the book handles grief and loss with warmth and reassurance.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9781736985762
Publisher
Crawford, Joyce
Published
1920
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Education