Three black swans

Caroline B. Cooney

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Three black swans

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Sixteen-year-old Missy sparks a surprising adventure when she jokes that her cousin Claire is her secret twin sister. This playful trick leads them to uncover unexpected truths and discover the bonds that tie them together. Secrets, surprises, and sisterhood come alive in this captivating tale.

Themes

FamilySistersAdoptionComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

276 pages
66,780 words
7h 25m read-aloud
ISBN
9780385738675
Pages
276
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
66,780
Read-Aloud
~7h 25m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

TripletsSistersAdoption