The great Dethriffe
C. D. B. Bryan
The great Dethriffe
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by C. D. B. Bryan
The text is written at a 6th 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
The Great Dethriffe isn’t just any story—it’s a wild ride where a clever hero faces challenges that will change everything. This book shows how bravery and quick thinking can turn the tide when things look impossible. It matters because it teaches us that heroes come in all shapes and sizes, ready to make a big difference.
Quick Assessment
The Great Dethriffe is a middle-grade fiction book suitable for ages 9-12, featuring a compelling story about courage and problem-solving. It offers young readers an engaging narrative that encourages resilience and critical thinking without intense content. Parents can feel confident that the themes are appropriate and inspiring for this age group.
Why we rated The great Dethriffe 11LE
The great Dethriffe is written at a Level 6 reading level across 252 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The great Dethriffe works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The great Dethriffe as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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 great Dethriffe explores adventure, coming of age, and friendship — 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, coming of age, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0525116141
- Pages
- 252
- Publisher
- Dutton Adult
- Published
- 1970
- Type
- Fiction