The Whispering Mountain

Joan Aiken

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The Whispering Mountain

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Wolves #0

by Joan Aiken

Wolves Chronicles

Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

A brave young hero embarks on a thrilling quest to keep a magical harp safe from a dark and dangerous lord. Filled with enchantment and adventure, this tale weaves fantasy and courage as the fate of a mystical mountain hangs in the balance.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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 Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
72,898 words
8h 6m read-aloud
ISBN
0765342413
Pages
304
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
May 19, 2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
72,898
Read-Aloud
~8h 6m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Science Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicScience Fiction, Fantasy, MagicFantasyCourageFantasy FictionKidnappingGood and EvilAdventure StoriesChildren