When Pigs Fly

June Wood

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When Pigs Fly

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by June Wood

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The creak of the old farmhouse door echoes through the chilly air, carrying whispers of secrets and fresh starts. Buddy’s nose fills with the earthy scent of hay and the sharp tang of adventure waiting just outside. Even though leaving home felt like losing everything, maybe this new place holds surprises that could change everything.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Buddy as her family moves from their longtime home to an old farmhouse due to financial struggles. The story explores themes of family adjustment, friendship, and finding hope in new beginnings. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently addresses change and resilience without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9780613017695
Pages
272
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Family LifeFriendshipSistersSiblingsPeople With Mental DisabilitiesSchools