Ten Mile Treasure
Andre Norton
Ten Mile Treasure
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Andre Norton
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
The dry, dusty wind whistles through the old wooden beams of a forgotten Arizona ranch, carrying whispers of the past. Christie Kimball and her siblings explore the creaky rooms where stagecoaches once rolled by, discovering mysteries hidden beneath the sunbaked earth. As secrets come to light, their family’s new adventure begins with the promise of treasure and the pull of history.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Christie Kimball and her family as they adjust to life on a dilapidated Arizona ranch with deep historical roots. The story weaves themes of family bonds and Native American culture, offering an engaging adventure suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the book includes action and exploration but contains no intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780671561024
- Pages
- 217
- Publisher
- Simon Pulse
- Published
- July 1981
- Type
- Fiction