Something About the Author v. 87

Gale Group

Something About the Author v. 87

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gale Group

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Who are the people behind your favorite stories and pictures? Imagine peeking into the lives of over 75 children's authors and artists, learning their secrets and dreams. What amazing stories will you discover about the creators who bring books to life?

Themes

Biography: generalChildren's literature studies: generalReference worksFamily Friendship

Quick Assessment

This volume offers detailed, illustrated biographies of approximately 75 children's authors and illustrators, suitable for readers aged 9-12. It serves as a reliable reference for young researchers and readers interested in learning about the creators behind children's literature. The book is informative and appropriate for middle-grade students, providing insights into authors' lives, careers, and works without any sensitive content.

Why we rated Something About the Author v. 87 11C

Something About the Author v. 87 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 275 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Something About the Author v. 87 works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Something About the Author v. 87 as 11C ("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, Something About the Author v. 87 explores biography: general, children's literature studies: general, reference works, family, and friendship — 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 biography: general, children's literature studies: general, reference works.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

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

11C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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Theme Richness

World Scope

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Details

Book Length

275 pages

ISBN: 9780810393738
Pages: 275
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Published: August 1996
Type: Nonfiction

Subjects

Biography: GeneralChildren's Literature Studies: GeneralReference WorksAutobiographyEnglishReferenceChildren's LiteratureLiteraryIllustratorsBibliographyAuthors