Stage fright on a summer night

Mary Pope Osborne

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Stage fright on a summer night

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Pope Osborne

Stepping Stone; Magic Tree House

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Jack and Annie embark on a magical journey to Elizabethan London, stepping into the world of Shakespeare's play as they join a lively theatrical troupe. Amidst the excitement of the stage, they set out to save a gentle bear, discovering adventure and friendship under the summer night sky.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

70 pages
6,219 words
41m read-aloud
ISBN
0375806113
Pages
70
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
6,219
Lexile
560L
Read-Aloud
~41 min
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

Time TravelTheaterMagicTree HousesEnglandTheater in FictionMagic in FictionEngland in FictionTime Travel in FictionTree Houses in FictionHermanosMagiaSpanish Language MaterialsHistoriaFicción JuvenilViaje a Través Del TiempoCabañas En Los ÁrbolesSpace and Time

Places

EnglandGreat BritainGran Bretaña