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Scholastics PHONICS Readers ABC-PARTY, Boxed Set 61-72

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Scholastics PHONICS Readers ABC-PARTY, Boxed Set 61-72

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Scholastic

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Here’s a little secret: every letter in the alphabet has its own special story waiting to be discovered. These phonics readers unlock the magic of words from A to Z, but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

SubjectsEducationLearning

Quick Assessment

This boxed set includes phonics readers designed for children aged 9 to 12, supporting literacy development through engaging stories focused on letter sounds. It also provides helpful resources like assembly instructions, a letter to parents, and word lists to reinforce learning. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it encourages phonics practice in a structured and enjoyable way.

Why we rated Scholastics PHONICS Readers ABC-PARTY, Boxed Set 61-72 11C

Scholastics PHONICS Readers ABC-PARTY, Boxed Set 61-72 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 298 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Scholastics PHONICS Readers ABC-PARTY, Boxed Set 61-72 works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Scholastics PHONICS Readers ABC-PARTY, Boxed Set 61-72 as 11C ("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, Scholastics PHONICS Readers ABC-PARTY, Boxed Set 61-72 explores subjects, education, and learning — 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 subjects, education, learning.

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

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

298 pages
ISBN
9780590261265
Pages
298
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

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