Cashel Byron's profession
Bernard Shaw, Dan H. Laurence
Cashel Byron's profession
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bernard Shaw, Dan H. Laurence
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
Raindrops patter softly on the rooftops, mixing with the fresh smell of wet earth and blooming gorse. Shadows dance across the rolling hills as the sky shifts between storm and sunshine. In this restless world, a young boxer steps into the ring, ready to face challenges that will shape his future.
Quick Assessment
Set against the vivid backdrop of the English countryside, this middle-grade novel follows Cashel Byron as he navigates the demanding world of boxing. Written for readers aged 9-12, the story explores themes of sportsmanship, determination, and personal growth without graphic content. Parents can expect an engaging tale that balances vivid descriptions with an accessible narrative suitable for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Cashel Byron's profession 11LE
Cashel Byron's profession is written at a Level 6 reading level across 281 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cashel Byron's profession works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Cashel Byron's profession as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Cashel Byron's profession explores sports, coming of age, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about sports, coming of age, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0140048863
- Pages
- 281
- Publisher
- Viking Press
- Published
- 1979
- Type
- Fiction