The Winter Stranger

James E. Livingston

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The Winter Stranger

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Wishing Well Sequel

by James E. Livingston

Reading Level 7 12LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Timothy rides through the shadowy woods, heart pounding as he hides his horse and leaves a pistol lying in the middle of the road. Suddenly, the sound of hooves thunders closer—it's Scott Hennigan, coming right toward the trap. What will happen next in the quiet town of Jasper?

Themes

AdventureAction & AdventureCommunityProtection

Quick Assessment

Set in Jasper, Virginia, this middle-grade adventure follows Timothy as he navigates dangers to protect children in an orphanage. The story contains suspenseful scenes involving cautious tactics and potential threats, suitable for readers aged 9-12 who enjoy action-packed fiction with themes of community and bravery.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
ISBN
9780595671366
Pages
304
Publisher
iUniverse, Inc.
Published
May 5, 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Adventure StoriesAction & AdventurePeople & Places