The Owl Service

Alan Garner

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The Owl Service

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alan Garner

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

Three young people spend the summer in a Welsh valley haunted by mythical spirits and find themselves reenacting an old tragedy.

Quick Assessment

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

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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
5
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

224 pages
ISBN
9780007127894
Pages
224
Publisher
HarperCollins UK
Published
August 5, 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FantasyReligionClassicsBedtime & DreamsHumorous StoriesFantasy & MagicScience FictionLegendsSpace and TimeAdult FictionRepetitionEternal TriangleWhalesWales

Places

Wales