Discovering Mission San Diego de Alcala

Sam Hamilton

Cover of Discovering Mission San Diego de Alcala

Discovering Mission San Diego de Alcala

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sam Hamilton

California Missions (Cavendish Square)

Reading Level 7-8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Step back in time to explore the fascinating story of Mission San Diego de Alcalá, uncovering the lives of the Kamia Indians and the Spanish settlers who built the mission. Discover how this historic place came to be and the lasting impact it has on the community today. Adventure and history blend together in this captivating journey through the past.

Themes

HistoryMulticulturalJuvenile literatureAdventureFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
8

More in the California Missions (Cavendish Square) Series

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

48 pages
5,799 words
39m read-aloud
ISBN
9781627131094
Pages
48
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Published
2015
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
5,799
Read-Aloud
~39 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Kamia IndiansSpanish Mission BuildingsMissionsSan Diego MissionFranciscansCalifornia, HistoryCaliforniaIndians of North America

Places

San DiegoCalifornia