What reading level is Derrydale Children's Library?

Derrydale Children's Library by RH Value Publishing is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Derrydale Children's Library appropriate for?

Derrydale Children's Library is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Physical Disability, Loneliness.

What genre is Derrydale Children's Library?

Derrydale Children's Library is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Derrydale Children's Library have any content warnings?

Derrydale Children's Library has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Physical Disability, Loneliness. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Derrydale Children's Library?

Derrydale Children's Library by RH Value Publishing is 412 pages.

Derrydale Children's Library

RH Value Publishing

Derrydale Children's Library

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Secret Garden (Derrydale Children's Library)

by RH Value Publishing

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Mary is not your average ten-year-old—she's about to uncover secrets hidden behind a locked garden on the wild Yorkshire moors. When she meets her mysterious cousin who can't walk, their unlikely friendship sparks an adventure full of discovery and courage. What lies beyond the garden gate could change everything.

Themes

Family Friendship MysteryPhysically HandicappedOrphans

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows ten-year-old Mary as she adjusts to life in a remote Yorkshire home and forms a bond with her physically handicapped cousin. The story thoughtfully explores themes of disability, family, and mystery suitable for ages 9-12, with gentle emotional challenges and no intense content. It offers a warm narrative about resilience and connection.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Physical Disability Loneliness

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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RH Value Publishing

Level 8 Mild

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Details

Book Length

412 pages

ISBN: 9780517141434
Pages: 412
Publisher: Gramercy
Published: December 31, 1995
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Physically HandicappedOrphansSale ChildrenAges 9-12People & PlacesEuropeClassicsNon-ClassifiableSale BooksFamilyOrphans & Foster HomesGardens