Cabin by the River

Beth Button

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Cabin by the River

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beth Button

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

The river rushes past as you clutch the edge of the cabin’s creaky porch, heart pounding in your ears. Something unseen stirs in the shadows, and every nerve is on high alert. Just when you think you’re safe, a sudden splash breaks the silence—what’s coming next?

Themes

AdventureSuspenseHistorical FictionFriendshipEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure novel by Beth Button delivers thrilling new stories filled with suspense, humor, and emotional moments set in a historical time period. Designed for readers aged 9 to 12, it offers exciting yet age-appropriate content that balances action with thoughtful themes. Parents can expect engaging narratives that encourage empathy and resilience without intense or graphic scenes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Suspense
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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

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Details

Book Length

188 pages
ISBN
9780738840109
Pages
188
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Published
May 2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Short Stories