The Goodfellow Chronicles, Book Two
Judith Christine Mills
The Goodfellow Chronicles, Book Two
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Messengers (Goodfellow Chronicles, The)
by Judith Christine Mills
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
I have a secret: Sam thought his summer would be quiet, but then a mysterious letter arrives. Jolly Goodfellow and Edgar have vanished near strange crop circles, and Sam must uncover the truth hidden in their Secret Scroll. But dark forces are on the hunt too—and that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows Sam as he searches for missing friends tied to mysterious crop circles and ancient secret scrolls. Suitable for ages 13-18, it features themes of friendship, courage, and the battle between good and evil. The story includes fantasy violence and some suspenseful moments but remains appropriate for young teens.
Why we rated The Goodfellow Chronicles, Book Two 11ME
The Goodfellow Chronicles, Book Two is written at a Level 6 reading level across 296 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Goodfellow Chronicles, Book Two works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Goodfellow Chronicles, Book Two as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The Goodfellow Chronicles, Book Two explores adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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 who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
A sacred seal
Judith Mills
A sacred seal
Judith Mills
Good Witch of the West, The (Novel) Volume 2 (The Good Witch of the West Novel)
Noriko Ogiwara
Good Witch of the West, The (Novel) Volume 2 (The Good Witch of the West Novel)
Noriko Ogiwara
Oddmire, Book 2
William Ritter
Oddmire, Book 2
William Ritter
Passages Volume 2
Paul McCusker
Passages Volume 2
Paul McCusker
Book Of The Stars 2
Erik L'homme
Book Of The Stars 2
Erik L'homme
TodHunter Moon, Book Two
Angie Sage
TodHunter Moon, Book Two
Angie Sage
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1552635511
- Pages
- 296
- Publisher
- Key Porter Kids
- Published
- November 10, 2002
- Type
- Fiction