What reading level is Death of a chimney sweep?

Death of a chimney sweep by Cora Harrison is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Death of a chimney sweep appropriate for?

Death of a chimney sweep is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Death of a chimney sweep?

Death of a chimney sweep is fiction — Alfie (Fictitious character : Harrison).

Does Death of a chimney sweep have any content warnings?

Death of a chimney sweep has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Death of a chimney sweep?

Death of a chimney sweep by Cora Harrison is 179 pages.

Death of a chimney sweep

Cora Harrison

Death of a chimney sweep

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cora Harrison

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

I’m going to tell you a secret about a boy named Alfie who sees something no one else notices—a chimney sweep lying lifeless under a flickering gas lamp. Everyone thinks it was an accident, but Alfie knows better. What he discovers next will change everything, but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Mystery Adventure Friendship HistoricalJustice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Alfie and his friends as they investigate the suspicious death of a chimney sweep boy. Set in a historical context with elements of danger and intrigue, the story explores themes of justice and bravery. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril and addresses the harsh realities faced by chimney sweeps in a way appropriate for this age group.