Charlotte Doll
Joan MacPhail Knight
Charlotte Doll
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
12"
by Joan MacPhail Knight
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Lila and Rose dash through the crisp winter air, hoping to reach the carnival before it ends. Suddenly, Far Nana pulls them onto a creaky old bus headed somewhere unexpected—a Shaker village frozen in time. What secrets will they uncover about Daisy's life back in 1832?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows Lila and Rose as their holiday plans change unexpectedly when their grandmother takes them to a historic Shaker village. The story blends present-day adventure with historical insights into life in 1832, offering educational value about Shaker culture. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains no mature content but introduces historical themes in an engaging way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781579820862
- Pages
- 113
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- August 30, 2001
- Type
- Fiction