The orphan of Awkward Falls

Keith Graves

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The orphan of Awkward Falls

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Keith Graves

Reading Level 6-7 11ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if moving to a quiet town meant stepping into a chilling mystery? Josephine and her neighbor Thaddeus, a brilliant but lonely inventor, find themselves hunted by a dangerous stranger from the asylum nearby. Can they outsmart the menace before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Josephine, a new girl in town, and Thaddeus, her inventive neighbor, as they face threats from a mentally ill criminal. The story includes themes of danger and suspense, suitable for readers aged 9-12 who can handle mild peril and complex emotions. Parents should be aware of references to mental illness and violent behavior, presented within a fictional and suspenseful context.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

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

Content Flags

Mentally Ill Antagonist Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

353 pages
ISBN
9780811878142
Pages
353
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Lexile
950L

Genres

Subjects

MurderDangerously Mentally IllScienceMental IllnessExperimentsInventorsOrphansMurderersMystery and Detective StoriesMentally IllCriminals