The secret of the Rose

Sarah L. Thomson

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The secret of the Rose

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah L. Thomson

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

At just fourteen, Rosalind must hide her true identity to protect her family when her father is locked away for his beliefs. Disguised as a boy, she takes a risky position serving the famous playwright Christopher Marlowe, stepping into a world filled with secrets and danger. Together, they navigate a treacherous time where trust and survival are everything.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, physical danger, historical. Written for readers ages 11+.

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

Fear & Anxiety Physical Danger Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
64,050 words
7h 7m read-aloud
ISBN
0060872500
Pages
304
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
64,050
Read-Aloud
~7h 7m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593Rose TheatreSex RoleSurvivalTheaterCatholicsLondon16th CenturyGreat BritainElizabeth, 1558-1603