The secret of the Rose
Sarah L. Thomson
The secret of the Rose
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sarah L. Thomson
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.
Themes
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0060872500
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 64,050
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 7m
- Text Density
- Standard