Stones

Bell, William

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Stones

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Bell, William

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Garnet feels like an outsider in his final year of high school, but everything changes when a new girl arrives and captures his attention. As he tries to connect with her, the spirit of a girl from over a century ago reaches out, revealing a hidden history of his town’s past and the lasting impact of prejudice. Garnet embarks on a journey blending friendship, mystery, and the supernatural to uncover truths that shape his world.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include violence, racial discrimination, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Violence Racial Discrimination Fear & Anxiety Supernatural Elements
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

210 pages
44,965 words
5h 0m read-aloud
ISBN
9780385658294
Pages
210
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
44,965
Read-Aloud
~5h 0m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Black people

Subjects

Teenage BoysMan-woman RelationshipsViolenceFamilySupernaturalBlacksOntarioHaunted PlacesHigh SchoolsSchools

Places

CanadaOntario