Solitaire.
Mojmir Drvota
Solitaire.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mojmir Drvota
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if a simple card game held the secret to an unforgettable adventure? Imagine a world where every move in Solitaire could change the course of your day. Can one kid unlock the mystery before time runs out?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Solitaire by Mojmir Drvota is a middle-grade fiction book appropriate for ages 9 to 12 that explores themes of problem-solving and imagination through the lens of a classic card game. The story encourages critical thinking and creativity without any intense or inappropriate content. Parents can expect a light, engaging read suitable for young readers developing their independent reading skills.
Why we rated Solitaire. 9C
Solitaire. is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 123 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Solitaire. works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Solitaire. as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Solitaire. explores adventure, friendship, problem solving, and imagination — 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 adventure, friendship, problem solving.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0814202128
- Pages
- 123
- Publisher
- Ohio State University Press
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Fiction