Ruth Fielding Of The Red Mill Or Jasper Parloe's Secret
Alice B. Emerson
Ruth Fielding Of The Red Mill Or Jasper Parloe's Secret
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Jasper Parloe's Secret
by Alice B. Emerson
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 secrets could Jasper Parloe be hiding at the Red Mill? Ruth Fielding, a brave young girl who has just come to live with her strict uncle, stumbles upon mysteries that could change everything. But will she uncover the truth before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Ruth Fielding, an orphan who moves in with her frugal uncle and finds herself caught up in intriguing adventures and mysteries at the Red Mill. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of courage and discovery without intense content, making it a wholesome read for young readers interested in classic fiction with a strong female protagonist.
Why we rated Ruth Fielding Of The Red Mill Or Jasper Parloe's Secret 9LE
Ruth Fielding Of The Red Mill Or Jasper Parloe's Secret is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ruth Fielding Of The Red Mill Or Jasper Parloe's Secret works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Ruth Fielding Of The Red Mill Or Jasper Parloe's Secret as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Ruth Fielding Of The Red Mill Or Jasper Parloe's Secret explores adventure, friendship, coming of age, family, and girls & women — 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 adventure, friendship, 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
9LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781419145759
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Published
- June 17, 2004
- Type
- Fiction