The Ferry That Was

Mary Gonzalez

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The Ferry That Was

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Gonzalez

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: a school trip across the river turns into a journey through time! Jessica and Matthew find a magic doll who takes them to a castle filled with knights and hidden passages—but that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This early reader chapter book follows seven-year-old twins Jessica and Matthew on a magical time-travel adventure to the twelfth century. The story contains mild peril involving mistaken identities and a chase, but it remains appropriate for ages 5 to 8. Themes of friendship, history, and bravery are woven throughout the narrative.

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
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9781413747584
Pages
48
Publisher
Publish America
Published
February 7, 2005
Type
Fiction