Danger in Quicksand Swamp

Bill Wallace

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Danger in Quicksand Swamp

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bill Wallace

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The squelch of wet mud oozes beneath your feet, and the sharp scent of swamp plants fills the air. Every rustle in the shadows hints at hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered. What dangers lurk in the sticky depths of Quicksand Swamp? The adventure is just beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows a group of children facing thrilling and sometimes frightening challenges as they search for buried treasure in a swamp. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features adventurous themes with moments of suspense and mild peril. Parents should note the story includes tense situations but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

196 pages
ISBN
9789993249849
Pages
196
Publisher
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published
July 1991
Type
Fiction

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