Secret Doors of Cannondale
Stephanie Brick
Secret Doors of Cannondale
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Book One of the Cannondale Chronicles
by Stephanie Brick
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: behind the creaky floorboards of an old house in Cannondale lies a hidden door that leads to magical worlds full of flying islands and fierce monsters. Adeline, a girl who's always felt like an outsider, stumbles upon this doorway and finds herself caught in a mystery bigger than she ever imagined—but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows twelve-year-old Adeline Perle, a girl who struggles with frequent moves and feelings of isolation. When she discovers a secret door in her new home, she embarks on a magical adventure involving friendship, trust, and self-discovery. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes themes of belonging, courage, and the complexity of relationships, with mild peril and fantasy violence presented in an age-appropriate way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9798989475407
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Raritan River Publishing
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction