Stash
Chris Brown
Stash
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Chris Brown
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
The sharp rustle of leaves crunches underfoot as Mia and her friends sneak through the cool, shadowy woods. The scent of old paper and leather fills the air as they discover a hidden stash of ancient Bibles. Every heartbeat races — can they protect this secret treasure and escape the lurking dangers waiting nearby?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows Mia and her friends on a daring quest to recover a hidden collection of Bibles outside their town, blending adventure with subtle religious themes. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it features mild suspense and the importance of teamwork while avoiding intense violence or mature content.
Why we rated Stash 9LE
Stash is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 176 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stash works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Stash 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, Stash explores adventure, friendship, religious themes, and middle grade fiction — 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, religious themes.
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
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
- 9781957543086
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Child of Grace Books
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction