Tuckets Home
Lisa McGee
Tuckets Home
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lisa McGee
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 salty breeze carries the scent of fresh seafood and warm pastries from the bustling Nantucket harbor. Bright flags flutter above cobblestone streets where history and adventure wait around every corner. Feeling the island's heartbeat, you realize this is more than home — it's a place full of stories and surprises.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 19th-century Nantucket, this middle-grade historical fiction weaves action and adventure with rich cultural traditions of the island. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes vivid descriptions and authentic details about local celebrations and cuisine. Parents should note the historical setting may include period-specific language and themes but contains no intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780788747137
- Pages
- 212
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Published
- June 1998
- Type
- Fiction