Lucinda's Secret (The Spiderwick Chronicles, 3)

Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black

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Lucinda's Secret (The Spiderwick Chronicles, 3)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

The creak of old wooden floors echoes through the shadowy house as strange creatures lurk just beyond the walls. Goblins, trolls, and the mischievous house boggart are closing in, and the Grace children need a secret weapon. But can their mysterious Great Aunt Lucinda save them before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows the Grace children as they face magical creatures like goblins and trolls threatening their safety. They seek help from their enigmatic Great Aunt Lucinda, adding layers of family mystery and fantasy elements suitable for ages 9-12. The story contains mild peril and fantasy violence but remains appropriate for its target audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

136 pages
ISBN
9780439649759
Pages
136
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2004
Type
Fiction

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