The Sherwood Ring

Elizabeth Marie Pope

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The Sherwood Ring

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Marie Pope

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

There’s a hidden secret in Uncle Enos’s old house—ghosts who hold stories from long ago. Peggy never expected to hear whispers from the past, but that's only the beginning of her mysterious adventure.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This historical juvenile fiction novel follows Peggy Grahame as she moves to New York to live with her uncle and encounters ghosts connected to his ancestral home. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, the story blends family history with supernatural elements in a way that encourages curiosity and reflection on heritage.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Supernatural Elements
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780618150748
Pages
256
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
October 29, 2001
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BiographicalUnited StatesFamilyGirls & WomenHistoricalAncient CivilizationsMilitary & WarsColonial & Revolutionary PeriodsHorrorMysteries & Detective StoriesFantasy & MagicIntermediateGhost StoriesYoung Adult FictionGhostsOrphansSpace and TimeFantasy FictionRevolution1775-1783Mystery

Places

United States