River of Fear (Shadow Creek Ranch)

Charles Mills

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River of Fear (Shadow Creek Ranch)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Charles Mills

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 crisp mountain air smells like pine and adventure, while the gentle rush of Shadow Creek whispers secrets through the trees. Here, every step leads to a new discovery, and every friendship feels like a warm embrace. Amid the mysteries and challenges, you'll find a story about courage and the unshakable love that holds it all together.

Themes

Quick Assessment

Set against the beautiful Montana mountains, this middle-grade novel combines adventure with themes of faith and friendship. It's suitable for children ages 9-12 and emphasizes Christian values alongside exciting mysteries and character growth. Parents should note the religious context, which is woven naturally into the story.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613974691
Publisher
Tandem Library
Published
March 1995
Type
Fiction

Subjects

ReligiousChristian