Set in stone
Linda Newberry
Set in stone
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Linda Newberry
The text is written at a 7th 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
The sharp clink of paintbrushes echoes in a grand, old house where secrets swirl like dust in the sunlight. As Samuel mixes colors and Charlotte guides young minds, whispers and hidden truths ripple through the walls. What shadows lie beneath the polished surface of the Farrow family?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in Stone is a historical middle-grade novel that unfolds through the perspectives of an art tutor and a governess working for a wealthy family in 1898 England. The story explores themes of family secrets and social dynamics appropriate for readers aged 9-12, with no intense content. It offers a thoughtful look at history and personal challenges within a well-structured narrative.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385607483
- Pages
- 357
- Publisher
- David Fickling Books
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction