Great Expectations
Kaplan Publishing
Great Expectations
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Kaplan Vocabulary-Building Classic for Young Readers
by Kaplan Publishing
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The crunch of gravel underfoot echoes as Pip steps onto the cold, misty streets of London, his heart pounding with hope and fear. A mysterious fortune has changed everything, promising a future filled with grandeur and new faces. But as the city lights flicker, Pip wonders if wealth can truly buy happiness or if some secrets are better left buried.
Quick Assessment
This classic tale follows Pip, a young orphan who unexpectedly inherits a fortune that allows him to rise in society and pursue his dreams in London. Suitable for teens, it explores themes of ambition, identity, and the impact of social class. Parents should note its complex language and mature themes typical of young adult literature.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780743283410
- Pages
- 320
- Publisher
- Kaplan Children's
- Published
- April 4, 2006
- Type
- Fiction