Treasure of the Merrilee (Shadow Creek Ranch)

Charles Mills

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Treasure of the Merrilee (Shadow Creek Ranch)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Charles Mills

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What would you do if you discovered a mysterious abandoned farmhouse on a ranch where kids come to find peace? Ten-year-old Wendy's curiosity leads her deep into the secrets of Shadow Creek Ranch in Montana. But outside, troubling news about Joey's brother in New York casts a shadow—what will happen next?

Themes

Christian lifeFamilyFaith & RedemptionAdventureComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in a Christian rehabilitation ranch in Montana, this middle-grade novel follows ten-year-old Wendy and teenager Joey as they navigate personal challenges and family struggles. The book explores themes of faith, redemption, and the impact of addiction in a sensitive manner suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note its focus on Christian values and some references to drug-related issues.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Fear & Anxiety Substance Use
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

125 pages
ISBN
9780828007177
Pages
125
Publisher
Review & Herald Pub Assn
Published
June 1993
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ReligiousChristianMontanaChristian LifeRanch Life