Ben's Secret

Sandra Allen

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Ben's Secret

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sandra Allen

Reading Level 2 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The soft creak of the gym floor echoes under Ben’s footsteps, but something doesn’t feel right. There’s a secret tucked away in the shadows, and Ben’s heart races as he decides what to do next. Courage whispers in the quiet, changing everything.

Themes

SafetyEmpowermentFriendshipFamily

Quick Assessment

Ben's Secret is a sensitive and empowering story designed for early readers aged 5-8, addressing the difficult topic of abuse in a child-appropriate way. It encourages children to recognize unsafe situations and seek help, promoting safety and self-advocacy. Parents should be prepared to discuss the themes of personal boundaries and trust.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Mental Health
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
2
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

28 pages
ISBN
9781882801008
Pages
28
Publisher
Feelings Factory, Incorporated
Published
December 1992
Type
Fiction

Subjects

BoysMen