Another Part Of The Wood

Bainbridge, Beryl

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Another Part Of The Wood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bainbridge, Beryl

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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 a peaceful holiday in a cozy cottage hidden in the Welsh woods turned into a tangled web of secrets and surprises? Imagine two city families trying to enjoy their time together, but hidden tensions and unexpected troubles start to bubble beneath the surface. Can they keep their friendships and happiness intact before everything changes forever?

Themes

FamilyFriendshipEmotional StruggleDysfunctional Relationships

Quick Assessment

Set in a remote Welsh cottage, this middle-grade novel explores the complex dynamics of two urban families on holiday, highlighting themes of family tension, friendship struggles, and emotional challenges. While the setting initially seems idyllic, underlying conflicts and a child's severe personality disorder lead to a tragic conclusion. Suitable for ages 9-12, parents should be aware of mature emotional themes and the portrayal of challenging family relationships.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
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

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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

Book Length

159 pages
ISBN
0006160611
Pages
159
Publisher
Fontana Press
Published
1980
Type
Fiction

Subjects

LiteratureFiction in EnglishPoetry