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The flawed glass

Ian Strachan

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The flawed glass

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ian Strachan

Reading Level 6 11LE 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

What if your whole world was a tiny island, and everyone thought you couldn’t do much because of your disability? On a remote Scottish island, a young girl faces daily challenges, but when an American businessman arrives with a mysterious new machine, her life might change forever. Could this be the key to unlocking a world she never dreamed of?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows a young girl living on a remote Scottish island who faces the challenges of a physical disability. The story explores themes of resilience and the impact of technology as she discovers new opportunities through exposure to a computer. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book thoughtfully addresses disability without graphic content or mature themes.

Why we rated The flawed glass 11LE

The flawed glass is written at a Level 6 reading level across 204 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The flawed glass works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate The flawed glass as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, The flawed glass explores disability representation, multicultural, family, science & nature, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about disability representation, multicultural, family.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
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

2/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

204 pages
ISBN
0316818135
Pages
204
Publisher
Little Brown
Published
1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

IslandsPeople With DisabilitiesScotlandPhysically Handicapped

Places

Scotland