Seven for a Secret

Mary C. Sheppard

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Seven for a Secret

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Mary C. Sheppard

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Each summer, Rebecca, Kate, and Melinda return to their tight-knit village in Newfoundland, where familiar faces and routines shape their world. As new opportunities arise, they begin to explore dreams beyond their small town, facing the challenges and excitement of change together. Their journey reveals the strength of friendship and the courage it takes to embrace the unknown.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include new experience. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

New Experience
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
58,976 words
6h 33m read-aloud
ISBN
0888994370
Pages
192
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Published
October 10, 2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
58,976
Read-Aloud
~6h 33m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesNew ExperienceFamilyNewfoundlandHistoricalCanadaPost-ConfederationSocial SituationsAdolescenceCousins