These cliffs are dangerous.
Lindsay March
These cliffs are dangerous.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lindsay March
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
There's a secret hidden along the cliffs of England's wild west coast—a secret tangled with jealousy and mystery. Whispers of danger float through the salty air, but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This Gothic mystery is set against the stunning backdrop of England's west coast and explores themes of jealousy and intrigue. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a suspenseful but age-appropriate story that balances atmospheric tension without graphic content.
Why we rated These cliffs are dangerous. 11LE
These cliffs are dangerous. is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, These cliffs are dangerous. works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate These cliffs are dangerous. as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, These cliffs are dangerous. explores mystery, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 067121456X
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Published
- 1973
- Type
- Fiction