Beautiful goodbye
Nancy Runstedler
Beautiful goodbye
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nancy Runstedler
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
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781459705555
- Pages
- 129
- Publisher
- Dundurn
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction