Secret of Prophet House
Mary Rice
Secret of Prophet House
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Rice
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Sadie races through the creaky halls of Prophet House, heart pounding as shadows flicker just out of sight. Strange noises echo in the night, and suddenly, a secret door swings open—revealing something no one expected. What is lurking in the old house, and can Sadie unlock its mystery before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade mystery follows Sadie Prophet as she navigates life in a historic family home rumored to hide Spanish gold. When her father leaves for the summer, Sadie and her mother face eerie occurrences that challenge their courage and wits. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes mild suspense and supernatural elements but remains appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Secret of Prophet House 10LE
Secret of Prophet House is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Secret of Prophet House works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Secret of Prophet House as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Secret of Prophet House explores mystery, family, adventure, and historical — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, family, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9798990252417
- Publisher
- Rice, Mary
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction