The orphan of Awkward Falls
Keith Graves
The orphan of Awkward Falls
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Keith Graves
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?
Themes
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 — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780811878142
- Pages
- 353
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 950L