Three black swans
Caroline B. Cooney
Three black swans
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Caroline B. Cooney
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
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- 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