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Vocabulary Power

Play Bac Publishing, Beryl Adler, Leda Molly, Gail Gurland

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Vocabulary Power

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Play Bac Publishing, Beryl Adler, Leda Molly, Gail Gurland

Reading Level 6 11C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Hear the whisper of words that sound the same but mean something else—like a secret code waiting to be cracked. Imagine unlocking a treasure chest filled with 400 curious homonyms and homophones, each brought to life with bright illustrations. Every page invites you to explore the magic of language, making reading feel like an exciting adventure.

Themes

Language ArtsEducationVocabulary Building

Quick Assessment

Vocabulary Power is an educational resource designed for children ages 9 to 12, focusing on homonyms and homophones to enhance vocabulary and reading comprehension. It features clear explanations and engaging illustrations for 400 words, making complex language concepts accessible and enjoyable for middle-grade readers. The book is appropriate for general educational use without any concerning content.

Why we rated Vocabulary Power 11C

Vocabulary Power is written at a Level 6 reading level across 200 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Vocabulary Power works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Vocabulary Power as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Vocabulary Power explores language arts, education, and vocabulary building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about language arts, education, vocabulary building.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

200 pages
ISBN
9781602140356
Pages
200
Publisher
Play Bac Pub USA
Published
April 1, 2008
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

ConceptsLanguage ArtsEducation