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Stash

Chris Brown

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Stash

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chris Brown

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

AdventureFriendshipReligious ThemesMiddle Grade Fiction

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
ISBN
9781957543086
Pages
176
Publisher
Child of Grace Books
Published
2024
Type
Fiction