The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Mary Ann Shaffer

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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Ann Shaffer

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read Rich Discussion

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.

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About This Book

When Juliet starts exchanging letters with the quirky members of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, she uncovers unforgettable tales from the island's past. Drawn by their stories, she journeys to Guernsey, where new friendships and discoveries shape her future in unexpected ways.

Themes

FriendshipHistoricalFamilyComing of AgeLiterary

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, war & conflict, loneliness. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief War & Conflict Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
70,784 words
7h 52m read-aloud
ISBN
9780385340991
Pages
288
Publisher
The Dial Press
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
70,784
Read-Aloud
~7h 52m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

LiteraryLiteratureEpistolary FictionWomen AuthorsBook ClubsLondonAuthorsGuernseyLarge Type BooksEuropeClubs De LecturaHistoriaFiccionAutorasFriendshipÉcrivainesRomans, NouvellesClubs De LectureHistoireHistoricalEnglandPopular American FictionSchriftstellerinReiseLove-lettersGuerre Mondiale, 1939-1945Lettres D'amourRoman Américain

Places

EnglandLondon (England)Guernsey (Isla de Canal)GuernseyGuernesey (Îles Anglo-Normandes)Londres (Angleterre)AngleterreLondonGreat Britain Miscellaneous Island DependenciesÎles Anglo-NormandesGuernesey