David and Susan at Wild Rose Cottage

Mary Landis

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David and Susan at Wild Rose Cottage

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Landis

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

David and Susan are about to discover that moving to a new home can change everything — even the way friends feel. When their family settles into Wild Rose Cottage, surprises and challenges pop up in every room. What they learn about friendship might just be the biggest adventure of all.

Themes

FriendshipFamilySocial Situations

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the emotional ups and downs of moving to a new home through the eyes of two children, David and Susan. It offers relatable insights into friendship, family adjustment, and social challenges typical for ages 9 to 12. The story is gentle and appropriate, focusing on everyday social situations without intense conflict.

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

1/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

231 pages
ISBN
9780739900994
Pages
231
Publisher
Rod & Staff Publishers, Incorporated
Published
January 1, 1980
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social SituationsFriendship