The Ferry That Was
Mary Gonzalez
The Ferry That Was
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Gonzalez
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 — MildLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781413747584
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Publish America
- Published
- February 7, 2005
- Type
- Fiction