The trial of Anna Cotman

Vivien Alcock

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The trial of Anna Cotman

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Vivien Alcock

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What happens when a new girl in town finds friendship in the most unlikely place? Anna thinks she's made a true friend with Lindy and even joins a secret club, but then she breaks a rule that could change everything. Will Anna's secret be forgiven, or will it tear the club apart?

Themes

FriendshipClubsSecretsConduct of lifeFamilySocial Dynamics

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of friendship, secrets, and personal conduct through the story of Anna, a newcomer who joins a secret society led by a local boy. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book addresses the challenges of fitting in and making moral choices, with mild tension related to social dynamics and rule-breaking. There is no graphic content, making it appropriate for its target audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

218 pages
ISBN
0395816491
Pages
218
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FriendshipClubsSecretsConduct of LifeEnglandBibleEvidences, AuthorityBehaviorTrials

Places

England