Putting up with Sherwood

Ellen Matthews

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Putting up with Sherwood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ellen Matthews

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 sharp squeak of sneakers echoes down the school hall as Diane watches her best friend walk away to a new private school. The smell of chalk dust and old books fills the classroom where she’s suddenly stuck tutoring the class dummy. Now, with everything changing, Diane wonders if she can hold onto her friendships and find her own place.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the challenges of friendship and change as Diane copes with her best friend transferring to a private school and the unexpected responsibility of tutoring a struggling classmate. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses themes of social adjustment and self-discovery in a school setting. Parents should know the story includes mild emotional ups and downs typical of pre-teen experiences.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loneliness Friendship School Challenges
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

137 pages
ISBN
0664326722
Pages
137
Publisher
Westminster John Knox Press
Published
1980
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Schools