Master index to summaries of children's books
Eloise S. Pettus
Master index to summaries of children's books
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eloise S. Pettus
The text is written at a 8th 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
Imagine the crisp rustle of pages as you dive into a treasure trove of stories, each one waiting to be discovered. This special guide holds the secrets to over 18,000 children's books, pointing you to where their adventures live. Feel the excitement of endless possibilities as you explore the world of stories through this magical index.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This comprehensive index organizes summaries of over 18,000 children's books found in various bibliographies and textbooks, making it a valuable resource for educators, librarians, and parents. Aimed at middle-grade readers and professionals, it helps adults guide children to suitable books by providing detailed references. There is no narrative content, and it is best used as a research tool rather than a storybook.
Why we rated Master index to summaries of children's books 12C
Master index to summaries of children's books is written at a Level 8 reading level across 1064 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Master index to summaries of children's books works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Master index to summaries of children's books as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Master index to summaries of children's books explores children's literature, bibliography, research, and education — 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 children's literature, bibliography, research.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0810817950
- Pages
- 1,064
- Publisher
- Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Nonfiction