What reading level is The secret of the poison ring?

The secret of the poison ring by Dorothy Young Croman is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The secret of the poison ring appropriate for?

The secret of the poison ring is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The secret of the poison ring?

The secret of the poison ring is fiction — Christian life.

Does The secret of the poison ring have any content warnings?

The secret of the poison ring has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The secret of the poison ring?

The secret of the poison ring by Dorothy Young Croman is 169 pages.

The secret of the poison ring

Dorothy Young Croman

The secret of the poison ring

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dorothy Young Croman

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What secrets can a simple ring hold? In a cold winter of 1886, twelve-year-old Carolyn faces strangers who are desperate to uncover the mystery behind her mother’s past. Can faith and courage protect her family before the truth is revealed?

Themes

Frontier and pioneer lifeDanish AmericansChristian lifeMystery Historical

Quick Assessment

Set in the Washington Territory during the winter of 1886, this middle-grade historical mystery follows Carolyn, a twelve-year-old girl grappling with her family’s Danish immigrant past and the sudden attention of strangers drawn to an antique ring. The story explores themes of faith, pioneer life, and cultural heritage appropriate for readers ages 9-12, with gentle suspense and moral lessons rooted in Christian values.