Curse of the Connecticut coyotes
Johnathan Rand
Curse of the Connecticut coyotes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Johnathan Rand
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
Erica Falkner faces the wildest challenge any kid could imagine: glowing-eyed coyotes cursed to haunt her town! These aren’t ordinary animals — they carry an ancient secret that could change everything. What will it take to keep her town safe from a mysterious force no one else believes in?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel features a brave girl confronting a supernatural threat in her hometown of Fairfield, Connecticut. With themes of mystery and adventure, it is appropriate for readers aged 9 to 12 and contains mild fantasy peril linked to an ancient curse. Parents should note the story involves suspense around a mythical threat but no graphic content.
Why we rated Curse of the Connecticut coyotes 11LP
Curse of the Connecticut coyotes is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Curse of the Connecticut coyotes works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Curse of the Connecticut coyotes as 11LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Curse of the Connecticut coyotes explores adventure, mystery, and fantasy world-building — 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 adventure, mystery, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781893699748
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- AudioCraft
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction