Write Source
Dave Kemper
Write Source
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Book for Writing, Thinking, and Learning
by Dave Kemper
Illustrated by Chris Krenzke
The text is written at a 8th 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
Have you ever wished you could unlock the secrets of writing amazing stories and essays? Imagine diving into a world where words come alive and your ideas take shape on the page. What if the right tips and tricks could make your writing sparkle—but how do you start?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Write Source by Dave Kemper is a middle-grade nonfiction guide designed to help children ages 9-12 develop their writing skills. It covers composition, creative writing, and language arts fundamentals in an accessible way, suitable for readers around grade 8 level. Parents can expect a supportive resource that encourages literacy and expression without any concerning content.
Why we rated Write Source 12C
Write Source is written at a Level 8 reading level across 558 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Write Source works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Write Source as 12C ("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, Write Source explores language arts - composition & creative writing, juvenile nonfiction, and literacy — 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 - composition & creative writing, juvenile nonfiction, literacy.
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
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780669518108
- Pages
- 558
- Publisher
- Write Source Language Series
- Published
- June 30, 2005
- Type
- Fiction