Strange star
Emma Carroll
Strange star
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Emma Carroll
The text is written at a 6th 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
Felix, a brave servant with a past as a slave, isn't just listening to ghost stories—he's living one. When a mysterious girl with a haunting secret appears on a stormy night, everything changes. It’s not just stories that come to life, but truths that could change their world forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 1816 Switzerland, this historical fiction follows Felix, a former slave turned servant, as he and others share ghost stories during a stormy night. The arrival of a scarred girl with a dark secret introduces themes of adoption, storytelling, and the complexities of history. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores mature themes like slavery and social hierarchy with sensitivity and depth.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399556050
- Pages
- 230
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction