A cathedral builder
Giovanni Caselli
A cathedral builder
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Giovanni Caselli
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know a young boy’s drawings helped shape one of the most amazing cathedrals in France? He starts as an apprentice, learning secrets of stone and light, but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 1206 France, this gentle historical fiction follows a young boy apprenticed to the architect building the Notre-Dame de Reims cathedral. Perfect for early readers aged 5-8, it introduces themes of medieval architecture and craftsmanship without intense conflict or peril.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780872261150
- Pages
- 30
- Publisher
- Peter Bedrick Books
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Fiction