The girl with a voice
Peggy Woodford
The girl with a voice
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Peggy Woodford
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
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 — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 0370304233
- Pages
- 186
- Publisher
- Hutchinson
- Published
- 1981
- Type
- Fiction