That Jud!

Elspeth Bragdon

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That Jud!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elspeth Bragdon

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if feeling alone made you braver than you ever thought possible? Imagine being Jud, an orphan who seems to have no place to call home. But when trouble finds him, one courageous act could change everything—if the town is ready to accept him.

Themes

Quick Assessment

That Jud tells the story of an orphan boy who struggles with loneliness and acceptance in a small town. Through a meaningful act of bravery, Jud earns the respect of the community, highlighting themes of courage and belonging. Appropriate for ages 9-12, this middle-grade fiction offers positive messages about resilience and empathy.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
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

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

136 pages
ISBN
9780670697823
Pages
136
Publisher
Viking Children's Books
Published
1957
Type
Fiction

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