THE MOLE AND BEVERLEY MILLER
Allan Frewin Jones
THE MOLE AND BEVERLEY MILLER
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Allan Frewin Jones
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Michael sits at the kitchen table, his heart pounding as he stares out the window, replaying the last moments with Beverley. Suddenly, Sophie’s voice breaks the silence: "She’s been knocked off her bike by a car." What will happen to Beverley now?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Michael as he navigates the emotional turmoil after his friend Beverley is injured in an accident. Blending elements of mystery, horror, and espionage, the story explores themes of personal communication and the challenges of adolescence. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes mild emotional intensity related to injury and suspense.
Why we rated THE MOLE AND BEVERLEY MILLER 11LE
THE MOLE AND BEVERLEY MILLER is written at a Level 6 reading level across 232 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, THE MOLE AND BEVERLEY MILLER works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate THE MOLE AND BEVERLEY MILLER as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril, Emotional.
Thematically, THE MOLE AND BEVERLEY MILLER explores mystery, horror & ghost stories, friendship, personal communication, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, horror & ghost stories, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781905665341
- Pages
- 232
- Publisher
- Pollinger in Print
- Published
- April 10, 2007
- Type
- Fiction