The Phoenix Award of the Children's Literature Association, 1990-1994

Alethea Helbig, Agnes Perkins

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The Phoenix Award of the Children's Literature Association, 1990-1994

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alethea Helbig, Agnes Perkins

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th 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

Pages flip rapidly as judges debate fierce, searching for the best story to win the Phoenix Award. Tension fills the room—who will be honored next? The answer hides in the thrilling world of children's books, but the final choice is still a mystery.

Themes

ReferenceBibliographies & IndexesChildren's Literature

Quick Assessment

This reference book provides critical reviews and biographical information about children's novels that won the Phoenix Award between 1990 and 1994. It includes insights into the authors' backgrounds and texts of acceptance speeches, making it a valuable resource for older middle-grade readers interested in children's literature. Suitable for ages 9-12, it is primarily a nonfiction resource without an index and contains no mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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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
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
ISBN
0810831910
Pages
304
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction

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