Woodstock Magic (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 2)
Francess Lin Lantz
Woodstock Magic (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 2)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Francess Lin Lantz
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Louise Greenspan discovers she can travel back to the wild and unforgettable 1960s using a computer! At the legendary Woodstock Festival, she uncovers secrets about her parents she never knew—secrets that could change everything she thinks about family and history.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel follows Louise Greenspan as she time-travels to the 1960s Woodstock Festival with the help of her friend Ashley's computer. Through this journey, Louise gains insight into her parents' past, exploring themes of adolescence, family history, and self-discovery. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, the book contains no intense content but offers thoughtful reflections on love and growing up.
Why we rated Woodstock Magic (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 2) 9LE
Woodstock Magic (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 2) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 166 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Woodstock Magic (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 2) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Woodstock Magic (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 2) as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Woodstock Magic (Eileen Goudge's Swept Away, No 2) explores coming of age, family, friendship, historical, and love — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about coming of age, family, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780380751297
- Pages
- 166
- Publisher
- Avon Books
- Published
- September 1986
- Type
- Fiction