Sixth Sense
Jessie Haas
Sixth Sense
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
And Other Stories
by Jessie Haas
The text is written at a 4th 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
Some animals aren’t just pets—they’re heroes in disguise. Meet Kris, Phillip, and James, kids whose friendships with their special animals teach them about loyalty, courage, and unexpected family ties. Their adventures prove that sometimes, the strongest bonds go beyond words—and that matters more than you think.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection of nine interconnected stories by Jessie Haas explores the deep connections between children and animals, highlighting themes of friendship, loyalty, and family beyond blood relations. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book addresses grief, empathy, and personal growth in a gentle, accessible way. Parents can expect heartwarming tales that encourage compassion and understanding without intense conflict or mature content.
Why we rated Sixth Sense 9LE
Sixth Sense is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 132 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sixth Sense works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Sixth Sense as 9LE ("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, Sixth Sense explores friendship, family, animals, coming of age, and interpersonal relations — 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 friendship, family, animals.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781322052076
- Pages
- 132
- Publisher
- Open Road Media
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction