The Yggyssey
Daniel Manus Pinkwater
The Yggyssey
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
The text is written at a 4th 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
Yggdrasil Birnbaum and her friends Seamus and Neddie embark on an extraordinary trip to Old New Hackensack, a mysterious town on another planet. Together, they uncover secrets about vanishing ghosts and explore haunted places filled with magic and wonder. Their adventure spans space and time, testing their courage and friendship.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780618594450
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Co.
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 38,991
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 20m