The Poison Place

Mary E. Lyons

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The Poison Place

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary E. Lyons

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Moses, once enslaved, reflects on his life with renowned artist Charles Willson Peale and unravels the mysterious circumstances behind the tragic death of Peale's son. This gripping tale weaves history with suspense, exploring the complexities of slavery and loyalty during a turbulent time.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include slavery, death, historical conflict. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Slavery Death Historical Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

165 pages
34,766 words
3h 52m read-aloud
ISBN
0689811462
Pages
165
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
34,766
Read-Aloud
~3h 52m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827Williams, Moses, 1776-1833SlaveryUnited States1783-1865