Treasure of Green Knowe

Lucy M. Boston

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Treasure of Green Knowe

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lucy M. Boston

Reading Level 6 11LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The old house creaks under the moonlight as strange shadows flicker across the walls. Suddenly, a secret door swings open, revealing a hidden world that no one has seen for centuries. But what mysteries lie beyond, and who—or what—is waiting inside?

Quick Assessment

Set in the English countryside, this middle-grade novel blends history, fantasy, and mystery as children explore a haunted house with secrets that span space and time. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, it offers an engaging adventure with some spooky elements but no graphic content. The story encourages imagination and curiosity about history and the supernatural.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — 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

3/10

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

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Details

Book Length

224 pages
ISBN
9780547543826
Pages
224
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

EnglandSpace and TimeDwellingsGreat-grandmothersAccelerated ReaderHousesBuried Treasure

Places

England