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The magic valley travellers

Peter Haining

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The magic valley travellers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Welsh Stories of Fantasy and Horror

by Peter Haining

Reading Level 6 Unrated Ages 9-12

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Book by Haining, Peter

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The magic valley travellers Level 0

The magic valley travellers is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The magic valley travellers works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate The magic valley travellers as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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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
5
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
0800850475
Pages
256
Publisher
Taplinger Pub. Co.
Published
1974
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy Fiction, EnglishHorror Tales, EnglishEnglish FictionWelsh AuthorsWalesSocial Life and CustomsEnglish Fantasy FictionEnglish Horror TalesHorror TalesFantasy FictionFolklore, Wales

Places

Wales