Charlotte Doll

Joan MacPhail Knight

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Charlotte Doll

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

12"

by Joan MacPhail Knight

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 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

HistoricalFamilyAdventureLearningCultural Heritage

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 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

113 pages
ISBN
9781579820862
Pages
113
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
August 30, 2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Non-ClassifiableDolls & Articulated FiguresNovelty