Tara's Family Secrets
Cherrell Shelley-Robinson
Tara's Family Secrets
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cherrell Shelley-Robinson
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
Tara’s heart races as she sneaks into the attic, clutching the old, dusty box rumored to hold family secrets. Suddenly, a loud crash echoes from downstairs—someone’s coming! Will Tara uncover the truth before she’s caught?
Quick Assessment
Tara’s Family Secrets explores a young girl’s curiosity about adulthood and the consequences that follow when she takes risks to uncover hidden family truths. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book gently addresses themes of growing up and decision-making, with mild peril that resolves without serious harm.
Why we rated Tara's Family Secrets 11LP
Tara's Family Secrets is written at a Level 6 reading level across 292 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tara's Family Secrets works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Tara's Family Secrets as 11LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Tara's Family Secrets explores family, coming of age, mystery, and friendship — 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 family, coming of age, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781946274748
- Pages
- 292
- Publisher
- Wordeee
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction