Circle of secrets

Kimberley Griffiths Little

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Circle of secrets

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kimberley Griffiths Little

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

When Shelby Jayne must move into her mother's mysterious home deep in the Louisiana bayou, she faces teasing classmates and eerie secrets hidden in a blue bottle tree. Befriending Gwen, a solitary girl with her own mysteries, Shelby embarks on a journey to uncover hidden messages and confront the ghosts of her past. With courage and faith, she discovers the strength to heal old wounds and find forgiveness.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include bullying, fear & anxiety, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Bullying Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

338 pages
68,970 words
7h 40m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545165617
Pages
338
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
68,970
Lexile
800L
Read-Aloud
~7h 40m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Mothers and DaughtersGhostsGuiltBayousLouisiana

Places

Louisiana