Tomorrow's tide

Macdonald, Malcolm

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Tomorrow's tide

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a novel

by Macdonald, Malcolm

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when the world is changing all around you? Jennifer Owen is living through the Great War, helping others heal, discovering her passion for acting, and feeling her heart stir for the first time. But as peace arrives, will she choose love or chase her dreams on the stage?

Quick Assessment

Set during the Great War, this middle-grade novel follows Jennifer Owen as she navigates new responsibilities, an emerging acting career, and first love. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of personal growth and difficult choices in a historical setting. There is mild emotional content related to war and relationships, but nothing inappropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

327 pages
ISBN
0312156766
Pages
327
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young WomenAbandoned ChildrenCornwall

Places

Cornwall (England : County)