Bad man ballad

Scott R. Sanders

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Bad man ballad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Scott R. Sanders

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Eli Jackson races through the dense Ohio forest, heart pounding as he chases a shadow bigger than any man he's seen. A mysterious giant might be the killer they’re hunting, but nothing is as it seems. Just when Eli thinks he’s close, a chilling howl freezes him in his tracks.

Quick Assessment

Set in early nineteenth-century Ohio, this middle-grade fiction follows seventeen-year-old Eli Jackson and a lawyer as they investigate a murder possibly linked to a legendary 'Bigfoot.' The story combines frontier adventure with elements of mystery and folklore, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Themes include pioneer life and mythical creatures, with mild suspense but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

241 pages
ISBN
0027782301
Pages
241
Publisher
Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books
Published
1986
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Frontier and Pioneer LifeGiantsMystery and Detective Stories