Finn at Clee Point
Richard John Knight
Finn at Clee Point
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Richard John Knight
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
What happens when a quiet fishing village meets a new family? Finn loves the salty sea air and early morning fishing, but everything changes when the Finer family arrives. Can friendship survive when loyalties are tested?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Finn at Clee Point is a middle-grade novel set in a small fishing village, exploring themes of friendship, community, and self-confidence. The story gently addresses the challenges of accepting outsiders and the importance of standing up for friends, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. The book features atmospheric illustrations and maps that enrich the vivid sense of place.
Why we rated Finn at Clee Point 9LE
Finn at Clee Point is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Finn at Clee Point works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Finn at Clee Point as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Finn at Clee Point explores friendship, coming of age, family, fishing, and interpersonal relations — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781846864018
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction