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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Autobiography

by John Galt

Reading Level 4-5 9MS Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The room buzzes with whispers as the newly returned Scot steps into the ancient chamber, clutching a mysterious letter. Shadows flicker across the walls while powerful voices scheme around him. But will he stand up to the secrets threatening to pull him under?

Quick Assessment

Set in historical Scotland, this middle-grade novel explores themes of political corruption through the eyes of a young Scot recently returned from India. It offers a thoughtful critique of pre-reform parliamentary politics, making it suitable for readers interested in history and social studies. The book contains complex themes that may prompt discussions about ethics and governance, appropriate for ages 9 to 12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
0701120843
Pages
128
Publisher
Scottish Academic Press
Published
1975
Type
Fiction

Genres

Authors, Scottish

Subjects

ScotlandSocial Life and CustomsIntellectual LifeScottish AuthorsScottish NovelistsGalt, John, 1779-1839Authors, ScottishAuthors, BiographyScotland, Intellectual LifePolitics and Government

People

John Galt (1779-1839)

Places

Scotland