The house on Deer Track Trail

Marty Kelly

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The house on Deer Track Trail

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marty Kelly

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Did you know an old house on Deer Track Trail is full of secret animal friends who think no one else knows they're there? Suddenly, a young couple shows up, planning to fix it all up—and that could change everything! But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Juvenile fictionAbandoned housesAnimalsFriendshipChange

Quick Assessment

This early reader book tells the story of animals living in an abandoned house facing a big change when new people arrive to renovate. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently explores themes of change, home, and adaptation with simple language ideal for grade 3 reading level. Parents should note it contains mild tension around the idea of losing a familiar place.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

58 pages
ISBN
9780070338869
Pages
58
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Companies
Published
1976
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Abandoned HousesAnimals