Beautiful goodbye

Nancy Runstedler

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Beautiful goodbye

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy Runstedler

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What if a simple game could send you spinning back in time? When Maggie and her friends find an old Ouija board, they expect just a little fun, not a leap into 1915 during wartime. Now, caught between past and present, can they help a restless spirit before it's too late?

Themes

FriendshipAdventureSupernaturalHistoricalTime Travel

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows three children who discover an old Ouija board that transports them back to 1915 during wartime. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and history, suitable for ages 9-12. While the supernatural elements and time travel add excitement, the book handles these gently without intense scares.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — 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

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

129 pages
ISBN
9781459705555
Pages
129
Publisher
Dundurn
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Ouija BoardsTime TravelFantasy Fiction