Joining Hands
Globe Fearon
Joining Hands
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Choices in Literature, Copper (Choices in Literature (Copper))
by Globe Fearon
The text is written at a 5th 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
Have you ever wondered what happens when you join hands with someone from a different world? Imagine stepping into a story where friendship, adventure, and tough choices come together in surprising ways. What challenges will you face when the world asks, 'What if...?'
Themes
Quick Assessment
Joining Hands is a middle-grade fiction book aimed at readers aged 9 to 12, exploring themes of friendship, conflict, and resolution through engaging stories. It encourages children to think about cooperation and decision-making in diverse situations. Suitable for this age group, it offers thoughtful scenarios without intense content.
Why we rated Joining Hands 10LN
Joining Hands is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Joining Hands works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Joining Hands as 10LN ("Light — Neutral") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Conflict and Resolution.
Thematically, Joining Hands explores friendship, adventure, conflict and resolution, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, adventure, conflict and resolution.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LN — Light — NeutralLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780134113234
- Publisher
- Globe Fearon
- Published
- November 2000
- Type
- Fiction