November ... December
George Bower
November ... December
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by George Bower
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 happens when the cold months bring more than just snow and shorter days? Imagine stepping into November and December, where every moment feels full of surprises and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Will you be ready to face what these months have in store?
Themes
Quick Assessment
November ... December by George Bower is a middle-grade fiction book suitable for readers aged 9-12. It explores themes relevant to children navigating the changing seasons and the emotions that come with them, providing an engaging and age-appropriate story. The book contains no intense content, making it a safe and thoughtful read for this age group.
Why we rated November ... December 9C
November ... December is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 149 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, November ... December works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate November ... December as 9C ("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, November ... December weaves together family and coming of age.
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 family, coming of age.
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
9C — 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0525169202
- Pages
- 149
- Publisher
- Dutton
- Published
- 1977
- Type
- Fiction