After Candlemas
Ruth M. Arthur
After Candlemas
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ruth M. Arthur
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Harriet races along the windy seacoast, her heart pounding as she spots a boy darting through the shadows. He's just sixteen and has escaped from a strict school far away. But why is he hiding here, and what secrets does this strange place hold?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set on the English seacoast, this middle-grade fiction follows Harriet as she encounters a runaway boy from a detention school. The story touches on themes of escape and mystery with subtle elements of witchcraft. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains mild tension but no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0689301294
- Pages
- 121
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Fiction