Have I found a gold mine?
Priscilla Galloway
Have I found a gold mine?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Priscilla Galloway
The text is written at a 4th 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
In 1863, Lisa and her friend Archie dream of striking it rich with gold mining near their village. When Lisa's family buys a mining claim, they face a tough challenge from Greta, a sick girl who also has rights to the land. With Greta's kind gesture, Lisa's family can stay and Lisa gets the chance to learn all about mining and life on the frontier.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780143054467
- Pages
- 93
- Publisher
- Penguin Canada
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 13,992
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 33m
- Text Density
- Standard