The price of chips.
Walter Hegarty
The price of chips.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Reader
by Walter Hegarty
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how stories can capture the heart of a whole country? Imagine stepping into a world where every poem, play, and tale reveals secrets about Ireland’s past and people. What mysteries and surprises will you find hidden in these pages?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This anthology offers a comprehensive introduction to twentieth-century Irish literature, featuring a wide range of genres including drama, fiction, poetry, memoirs, and journalism. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it provides historical context and showcases both famous and lesser-known Irish writers, making it a valuable resource for those interested in literature and cultural history. Parents should note that the book includes varied content that reflects the complexities of Irish society over the century.
Why we rated The price of chips. 11MT
The price of chips. is written at a Level 6 reading level across 249 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The price of chips. works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The price of chips. as 11MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The price of chips. explores multicultural, historical, literary anthology, memoir, and drama — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about multicultural, historical, literary anthology.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MT — Moderate — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0706701716
- Pages
- 249
- Publisher
- Cork University Press
- Published
- 1973
- Type
- Nonfiction