Squaw Point

R. H. Shimer

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Squaw Point

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by R. H. Shimer

Reading Level 6 11LP 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What secrets could an island hide when Preacher White is found with a knife in his chest? Off the coast of Alaska, a quiet cannery becomes the scene of a mystery that could change everything. Who did it, and why?

Quick Assessment

Set on an Alaskan island, this middle-grade mystery follows the discovery of Preacher White with a knife wound in a cannery. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story offers suspense and themes of mystery and adventure without graphic content. Parents should note the presence of mild peril related to the mystery elements.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
2
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

225 pages
ISBN
0060138483
Pages
225
Publisher
Harper & Row
Published
1972
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AlaskaEdgar Award

Places

Alaska