The spirit and Gilly Bucket

Maurine F. Dahlberg

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The spirit and Gilly Bucket

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maurine F. Dahlberg

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Gilly Bucket embarks on a daring journey to freedom with the help of a mysterious spirit guiding her through the dangers of the Underground Railroad. Set against the backdrop of Virginia's turbulent past, her courage and hope shine as she seeks a new life beyond slavery. This tale of bravery and determination reveals the strength found in unexpected allies.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include historical slavery, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Historical Slavery Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

233 pages
51,893 words
5h 46m read-aloud
ISBN
0374316775
Pages
233
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
51,893
Read-Aloud
~5h 46m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

SlaveryUnderground RailroadAuntsVirginia1775-1865