Four Major Plays

Henrik Ibsen

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Four Major Plays

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

(Doll's House; Ghosts; Hedda Gabler; and The Master Builder)

by Henrik Ibsen

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if you stepped inside the lives of four very different people facing secrets, choices, and challenges that could change everything? Imagine a house where nothing is as it seems, ghosts from the past haunting the present, and daring dreams that might come true—or fall apart. How far would you go to find the truth and protect what you love?

Quick Assessment

This collection features four of Henrik Ibsen's major plays, exploring complex themes like identity, family secrets, and personal freedom. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the plays introduce mature topics through accessible language and dramatic storytelling. Parents should note that some themes include family conflict and societal expectations, handled thoughtfully for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Family Change Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

385 pages
ISBN
9789991180052
Pages
385
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published
June 1940
Type
Fiction

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