The house on Twyford Street
Constance Gluyas
The house on Twyford Street
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Constance Gluyas
The text is written at a 7th 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
There’s a secret hidden inside the walls of the house on Twyford Street, a secret that only a brave young woman can uncover. She’s about to step into a world of mystery and danger, but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Set in late 17th century England, this historical fiction novel follows a young woman as she navigates mysteries and challenges in her world. Suitable for middle grade readers ages 9-12, it offers insight into the period with themes of courage and discovery. Parents should note the book contains some historical language and situational tension appropriate to the era.
Why we rated The house on Twyford Street 12LP
The house on Twyford Street is written at a Level 7 reading level across 314 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The house on Twyford Street works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The house on Twyford Street as 12LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, The house on Twyford Street explores historical, mystery, coming of age, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, mystery, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0679505881
- Pages
- 314
- Publisher
- David McKay Company
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Fiction