The song of Pentecost
W. J. Corbett
The song of Pentecost
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by W. J. Corbett
Illustrated by Ursell, Martin, illustrator
The text is written at a 6th 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
There’s a hidden world beneath the old Pentecost Farm where a brave tribe of field mice live among forgotten scraps. They’re about to leave everything they know behind and face dangers no mouse has dared to challenge before—but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows a group of field mice living in a risky environment who embark on a journey to find a safer home. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of adventure, courage, and community without intense content, making it a great read for young animal lovers.
Why we rated The song of Pentecost 11LE
The song of Pentecost is written at a Level 6 reading level across 215 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The song of Pentecost works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The song of Pentecost as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The song of Pentecost explores animals, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780440480921
- Pages
- 215
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Fiction