The Game of Sunken Places (The Literacy Bridge - Large Print)
M. T. Anderson
The Game of Sunken Places (The Literacy Bridge - Large Print)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by M. T. Anderson
The text is written at a 7th 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
Brian and Gregory are about to play a game that’s way more than just a game. Their cousin’s attic hides a mysterious board that can change reality itself. What happens next will turn their world upside down—and it all starts with a single roll of the dice.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Brian and Gregory as they encounter an unusual mansion and a magical board game that blurs the line between play and peril. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story offers excitement with imaginative world-building and light suspense. Parents should note the mild fantasy peril but can expect a captivating and age-appropriate read.
Why we rated The Game of Sunken Places (The Literacy Bridge - Large Print) 12LP
The Game of Sunken Places (The Literacy Bridge - Large Print) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 331 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Game of Sunken Places (The Literacy Bridge - Large Print) works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The Game of Sunken Places (The Literacy Bridge - Large Print) as 12LP ("Light — Physical") 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 Game of Sunken Places (The Literacy Bridge - Large Print) explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and science & nature — 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 adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780786270644
- Pages
- 331
- Publisher
- Large Print Press
- Published
- December 2, 2004
- Type
- Fiction