Lighthouse Island and other selections by Newbery authors

Martin Harry Greenberg, Charles Waugh

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Lighthouse Island and other selections by Newbery authors

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

And Other Selections by Newbery Authors

by Martin Harry Greenberg, Charles Waugh

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if you could explore magical islands, meet unforgettable characters, and dive into thrilling adventures—all in one book? Imagine stories crafted by some of the best children's authors ever, each tale sparking your imagination in a new way. But can you discover which story holds the biggest surprise?

Themes

Children's storiesAmericanShort storiesFriendshipAdventureFamily

Quick Assessment

This anthology features a collection of short stories by Newbery Award-winning authors, offering a diverse range of engaging tales suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Alongside the stories, the book includes biographical sketches that provide context about the authors and their contributions to children's literature. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers, with no notable content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
0836828585
Pages
160
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published
2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Children's Stories, AmericanShort Stories