The Door in the Tree

William Corlett

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The Door in the Tree

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by William Corlett

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Alice climbs higher and higher into the twisting branches of an ancient yew tree, her heart pounding. Suddenly, a hidden door creaks open, revealing a secret world where magic and danger await. What will happen next as she steps inside the magician’s mysterious hideout?

Themes

Fantasy & MagicAdventureFriendshipAnimal WelfareSelf-Belief

Quick Assessment

In this middle-grade fantasy adventure, siblings William, Mary, and Alice return to the magical Golden House for Easter and discover a hidden door in a yew tree leading to a secret world. They befriend new allies and use magic and courage to confront the cruel practice of badger baiting in the forest. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship, bravery, and standing up against animal cruelty with gentle fantasy elements and mild peril.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Animal Cruelty
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9780099407676
Pages
272
Publisher
Red Fox
Published
1999-11-01
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureFantasy & Magic