Rare As Hens' Teeth

Ann Skipper

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Rare As Hens' Teeth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Level 5

by Ann Skipper

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

The classroom buzzes with whispers as a mysterious note slips out of a book, landing at your feet. You pick it up, heart pounding—what secret does it hold? Suddenly, the teacher’s voice cuts through the noise, and everyone turns to look right at you.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This book is an engaging middle-grade fiction title suitable for readers around ages 9 to 12, focusing on intermediate reading skills. It offers a relatable school-based story that encourages comprehension and critical thinking, making it a good fit for children in grades 4 to 6. The content is appropriate and contains no material of concern for parents.

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
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780669300611
Pages
192
Publisher
D C Heath & Company
Published
January 1993
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Intermediate