Irish Penny

Sharon E Mckay

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Irish Penny

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Penelope, Book 3

by Sharon E Mckay

Our Canadian Girl

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Penny navigates the challenges of starting at a new private school where classmates tease her about her family's Irish roots, all while worrying about her Uncle Robert, who is fighting far away in France. As she faces teasing and uncertainty, Penny discovers her own strength and courage in a time of hardship. This story explores friendship, family bonds, and growing up amid difficult times.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, bullying, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Bullying War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

14,991 words
1h 40m read-aloud
ISBN
0143014641
Publisher
Penguin Canada
Published
2003-09-02
Type
Fiction
Word Count
14,991
Read-Aloud
~1h 40m