A Girl of The Limberlost

Gene Stratton-Porter

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A Girl of The Limberlost

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gene Stratton-Porter

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What would you do if your own mother didn’t want you to go to school? Elnora lives at the edge of the mysterious Limberlost Swamp, where she collects rare moths and fights to follow her dream of learning. But can she overcome the challenges and find her own path?

Themes

Coming of AgeFamilyFriendshipAdventureNatureIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This classic novel tells the story of Elnora Comstock, a determined girl growing up in early 20th-century Indiana who battles her emotionally distant mother to pursue education. The book explores themes of identity, resilience, nature, and personal growth, suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware of the depiction of emotional abuse and family conflict, presented sensitively within a historical context.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Divorce & Family Change Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

232 pages
ISBN
9781406831276
Pages
232
Publisher
Echo Library
Published
November 1, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

ClassicsSwampsIndiana in FictionMothers and DaughtersSwamps in FictionSelf-relianceMothsMothers and Daughters in FictionSelf-reliance in FictionMoths in FictionGirls in FictionGirlsConflict of GenerationsConflict of Generations in FictionClassic LiteratureNatureForests and ForestryInterpersonal RelationsIndianaLarge Type BooksNatural HistoryLoveFriendshipCollectors and CollectingParent and ChildMothers

Places

Indiana