Wild roses

Jacques Ferron

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Wild roses

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Story Followed by a Love Letter

by Jacques Ferron

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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 wind whips through the wild roses as a secret meeting unfolds in the shadowy forest. Suddenly, footsteps approach—who could it be? Everything changes in an instant, and the truth hangs in the balance.

Quick Assessment

Wild Roses by Jacques Ferron is a middle-grade fiction book suitable for ages 9-12, offering a captivating story that blends mystery and adventure. The narrative immerses readers in a vivid setting with engaging characters, written at a grade 4.5 reading level. Parents should know the book contains mild suspense but is appropriate for its intended age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

123 pages
ISBN
0771031300
Pages
123
Publisher
McClelland and Stewart
Published
1976
Type
Fiction

Genres

French-Canadian fiction

Subjects

French-Canadian Fiction