Alexandra's scroll

Miriam Chaikin

Cover of Alexandra's scroll

Alexandra's scroll

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of the First Hanukkah

by Miriam Chaikin

Reading Level 4-5 9LT 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

What would you do if your home was filled with statues of gods you didn’t believe in? Alexandra turns to her scroll, writing down the daring story of her people’s fight to reclaim their temple. But can one girl’s words make a difference in a time of great danger?

Themes

HanukkahJewish HistoryFamilyComing of AgeHistorical

Quick Assessment

Set during the Jewish rebellion against the Syrian-Greek rule, this story follows Alexandra, a young girl who documents the historical events around the first Hanukkah. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book combines fiction with cultural history and includes full-color illustrations to engage readers. Parents should note the portrayal of conflict and religious themes tied to Jewish history.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LT — Light — Thematic
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

115 pages
ISBN
0805063846
Pages
115
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HanukkahJews586 B.C.-70 A.DMoonHanukkah Stories