Blind voices

Tom Reamy

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Blind voices

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tom Reamy

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

The air buzzes with whispers and the sweet smell of popcorn as a strange show rolls into town. Mysterious creatures and dazzling magic fill the night, pulling three girls into a world where dreams and dangers blur together. Their hearts race with excitement and fear, caught between wonder and the unknown.

Quick Assessment

Set in the 1920s, this middle-grade science fiction story follows three teenage girls who become captivated by a traveling show full of magical and mysterious acts. Themes include friendship, curiosity, and the challenges of growing up, with some moments of suspense and mild peril appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the story explores emotional experiences and fantastical elements but contains no explicit 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

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

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Details

Book Length

254 pages
ISBN
0399122400
Pages
254
Publisher
Putnam Publishing Group
Published
1978
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

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