The secret of Gumbo Grove

Eleanora E. Tate

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The secret of Gumbo Grove

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eleanora E. Tate

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Eleven-year-old Raisin uncovers hidden stories from her town's past while helping to restore the old Baptist church cemetery. Through her discoveries, she connects deeply with her family's heritage and the history of her community. This journey fills her with pride and a new understanding of where she comes from.

Themes

African American HeritageMysteryHistoryFamilyCommunity

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

199 pages
51,240 words
5h 42m read-aloud
ISBN
0553272268
Pages
199
Published
1988
Type
Fiction
Word Count
51,240
Read-Aloud
~5h 42m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

African AmericansDetective and Mystery StoriesSouth Carolina