Tilly Mint Tales/Audio Cassettes

Berlie Doherty

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Tilly Mint Tales/Audio Cassettes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Berlie Doherty

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

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: whenever Mrs. Hardcastle dozes off, magic starts swirling around Tilly Mint in the most unexpected ways. You might think it's just naps and snores, but that's only the beginning of Tilly's extraordinary adventures!

Quick Assessment

This charming middle-grade collection features Tilly Mint, a young girl who experiences magical events whenever her babysitter, Mrs. Hardcastle, falls asleep. Written by Carnegie Medal winner Berlie Doherty, the stories are appropriate for ages 9-12 and blend everyday life with gentle fantasy. Parents can expect light magical themes and warm family dynamics without intense conflict.

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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

210 pages
ISBN
9780081617557
Pages
210
Publisher
Random House
Published
April 1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Audio: Juvenile