Inherited Family

Robert B. Fox

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Inherited Family

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert B. Fox

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Mark's heart races as the car spins out of control—then everything goes dark. Suddenly, he's in a faraway land with a family unlike any he's ever known. But can their ancient wisdom help him face the future?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows 14-year-old Mark Talbot after he loses his parents in a tragic accident and moves to New Zealand to live with a Maori family. The story explores themes of loss, cultural identity, and growth as Mark learns valuable life lessons outside the classroom. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it handles grief and adjustment with sensitivity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

188 pages
ISBN
9780738804835
Pages
188
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Published
August 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Modern Fiction