Daughter of liberty
Edna Boutwell
Daughter of liberty
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edna Boutwell
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
This isn’t just any doll—it’s a secret messenger in disguise! A fancy fashion doll sails all the way from London on a tea ship destined for the Boston Tea Party, then becomes the treasure of a brave little girl. What message does she carry to Paul Revere, and how could it change history?
Quick Assessment
Set during the American Revolution, this historical fiction novel follows a London fashion doll that travels across the Atlantic and becomes a young girl’s cherished companion. The story weaves real historical events like the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere’s ride into an engaging narrative suitable for middle-grade readers. The content is age-appropriate with light historical themes and no concerning material.
Why we rated Daughter of liberty 9LT
Daughter of liberty is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 143 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Daughter of liberty works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Daughter of liberty as 9LT ("Light — Thematic") 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, Daughter of liberty explores historical, adventure, family, and friendship — 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 historical, adventure, family.
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
9LT — Light — ThematicNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0529036509
- Pages
- 143
- Publisher
- Collins & World
- Published
- 1975
- Type
- Fiction