Stout hearts & whizzing biscuits

Daniel McInerny

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Stout hearts & whizzing biscuits

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Patria Story

by Daniel McInerny

Illustrated by Fritz, Theodore Schluender, illustrator

Reading Level 6 11LE 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

Oliver races through the secret kingdom of Patria, dodging knights and dodging danger. The whizzing biscuits fly, and the Magna-Pneumatic Whizzing Biscuit Blaster roars to life — but can Oliver protect his new friends before the Knights of the Blue Sock take over? Suddenly, a shadow looms, and everything hangs in the balance.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows 11-year-old Oliver as he moves to a remote area of Indiana and discovers a hidden kingdom founded by ancient refugees from the Trojan War. Blending fantasy and historical fiction, the story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild fantasy conflict and imaginative inventions without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — 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

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

205 pages
ISBN
9780615706672
Pages
205
Publisher
Trojan Tub Entertainment
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Adventure StoriesFantasyHistorical Fiction

Places

Indiana