Fearsome's hero

Dona Schenker

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Fearsome's hero

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dona Schenker

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

Tully is the last person you'd expect to be anyone's hero—especially Honey, the bossiest girl in sixth grade who used to make his life miserable. But when she suddenly declares him her hero, everything changes in ways Tully never saw coming. Can he live up to the challenge, or will old troubles get in the way?

Themes

Quick Assessment

Set against the backdrop of a Texas ranch and school life, this middle-grade fiction explores themes of bullying, unexpected friendships, and personal growth. Suitable for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses social dynamics in a rural setting without intense content, making it an accessible and relatable story for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

141 pages
ISBN
067985424X
Pages
141
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Ranch life

Subjects

SchoolsRanch LifeTexas

Places

Texas