Funk and Wagnalls Canadian School Dictionary
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Limited
Funk and Wagnalls Canadian School Dictionary
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Limited
The text is written at a 8th 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 classroom buzzes as you flip open a dictionary full of words waiting to be discovered. Suddenly, a new word catches your eye—one you've never seen before. What could it mean, and where will it take you next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This dictionary is designed for middle-grade readers, providing clear definitions and language support suitable for ages 9-12. It serves as an educational tool to enhance vocabulary and comprehension skills, with no content concerns. Ideal for classroom or home use.
Why we rated Funk and Wagnalls Canadian School Dictionary 12C
Funk and Wagnalls Canadian School Dictionary is written at a Level 8 reading level across 1590 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Funk and Wagnalls Canadian School Dictionary works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Funk and Wagnalls Canadian School Dictionary as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Funk and Wagnalls Canadian School Dictionary explores education, language, and learning — 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 education, language, learning.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780889021150
- Pages
- 1,590
- Publisher
- Markham, Ont. : Fitzhenry & Whiteside
- Published
- November 1986
- Type
- Fiction