Fergus's secret

Tony Maddox

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Fergus's secret

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tony Maddox

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The tractor sputters and stops right in the middle of the field. The animals hustle, trying to fix the mess, but their paws and hooves just aren’t made for farm work. Fergus knows a secret plan is needed—and if he slips up, everything could fall apart!

Themes

FriendshipAdventureAnimalsProblem Solving

Quick Assessment

In the ninth installment of the Fergus series, young readers will enjoy a warm story about teamwork and problem-solving on Farmer Bob’s farm. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book features light farmyard challenges and emphasizes friendship without any intense conflict or mature themes. It’s a gentle and engaging read that encourages cooperation and creativity.

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

2/10

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
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9781847461209
Publisher
Myriad Books
Published
2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FergusAnimals