Four Major Plays
Henrik Ibsen
Four Major Plays
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
(Doll's House; Ghosts; Hedda Gabler; and The Master Builder)
by Henrik Ibsen
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789991180052
- Pages
- 385
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Published
- June 1940
- Type
- Fiction