Gale's Gold Ring
Kenneth Ashton
Gale's Gold Ring
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Legend of Lincoln's Lost Gold
by Kenneth Ashton
The text is written at a 6th 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
Here's a secret: Gale Merryweather is the unluckiest girl you’ll ever meet, but a chance encounter at a carousel might just change everything. If she can catch the elusive gold ring, all her wishes could come true—but that’s only the beginning of a mystery that reaches back to President Lincoln and the Civil War.
Quick Assessment
Gale's Gold Ring is a middle-grade mystery that weaves together themes of luck, friendship, and history. Set in Rhode Island, it introduces young readers to a Civil War-era mystery involving quilt codes and the Underground Railroad, making it an engaging blend of historical fiction and adventure for ages 9-12. The story contains mild suspense but is appropriate for middle-grade readers without intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781432782245
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- Outskirts Press, Incorporated
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction