The Invisible Ladder

Liz Rosenberg

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The Invisible Ladder

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Anthology of Contemporary American Poems for Young Readers

by Liz Rosenberg

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what makes a poem unforgettable? Imagine stepping into the worlds crafted by poets like Robert Bly and Nikki Giovanni, where every word paints a picture and every phrase tells a story. What secrets do their verses hold, waiting for you to discover?

Themes

PoetryAmerican LiteratureYoung AdultHistory and Criticism

Quick Assessment

This book introduces young readers to influential American poets through selected works, photographs, and insightful commentary. Designed for middle to high school students, it offers an accessible exploration of poetry that encourages appreciation of literary art. The content is appropriate for ages 13-18 and contains no mature or sensitive themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
9780805038361
Pages
144
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
October 15, 1996
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

PoetryYoung Adult Poetry, AmericanHistory and CriticismTheory, EtcPoets, AmericanAnthologies20th CenturyAmerican PoetryFamilyAmerican PoetsCollectionsAmerican Young Adult PoetryAuthorshipTheoryFamiliesChildren's PoetryAmerican Poetry, 20th CenturyAmerican Poetry, Collections