The girl with a voice

Peggy Woodford

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The girl with a voice

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peggy Woodford

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever met someone whose dream was so big, it changed everything? Rod meets Claudia during a working vacation in Yorkshire, and he can't help but be amazed by her secret wish to become a singer. But can he help her find her voice before their time together ends?

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeFamilyMusicInterpersonal Relations

Quick Assessment

Set in England, this middle-grade novel follows Rod, a boy who meets Claudia during a working vacation and becomes determined to help her pursue her dream of singing. The story explores themes of friendship and self-discovery in a gentle and age-appropriate way for readers aged 9-12. There is no intense content, making it suitable for middle-grade audiences.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

186 pages
ISBN
0370304233
Pages
186
Publisher
Hutchinson
Published
1981
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SingersInterpersonal RelationsEnglandArtists

Places

England