Tink in a tangle
Dorothy Haas
Tink in a tangle
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dorothy Haas
The text is written at a 4th 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: having red hair might be the reason things always seem to go wrong for this eight-year-old girl. She’s about to discover that her fiery locks are more than just a hair color, but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores the experiences of an eight-year-old girl who believes her red hair is the source of her troubles. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story touches on themes of self-identity and self-acceptance with a gentle tone appropriate for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0807579521
- Pages
- 135
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman
- Published
- 1984
- Type
- Fiction