Thimble Summer

Elizabeth Enright

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Thimble Summer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Enright

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Garnet discovers a shiny silver thimble by the river and believes it holds special powers. With hope and a little bit of magic, she sets out to help her pig Timmy earn a blue ribbon at the fair. Join Garnet as she experiences the joys and surprises of a memorable summer.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
34,242 words
3h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
0440486815
Pages
144
Publisher
Yearling
Published
July 1, 1987
Type
Fiction
Word Count
34,242
Read-Aloud
~3h 48m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Farm LifeNewbery MedalSummer in LiteratureFound ObjectsSummerWisconsinFriendshipVie À La FermeRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La Jeunesse

Places

Wisconsin