The gold dust letters

Janet Taylor Lisle

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The gold dust letters

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Janet Taylor Lisle

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Angela and her friends Georgina and Poco discover mysterious messages that appear overnight on the mantelpiece, leading them on an eerie adventure filled with secrets and surprises. As they unravel the mystery, they explore the bonds of friendship and the challenges of family changes. Together, they face the unknown with curiosity and courage.

Themes

Fathers and DaughtersDivorceFriendshipSupernatural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include divorce, friendship, supernatural. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce Friendship Supernatural
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

116 pages
20,314 words
2h 15m read-aloud
ISBN
0380725169
Pages
116
Publisher
HarperTrophy
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
20,314
Read-Aloud
~2h 15m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Fathers and DaughtersDivorceFriendshipSupernaturalGold Mines and Mining