Fallen angels
Patricia Hickman
Fallen angels
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Patricia Hickman
The text is written at a 8th 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
There’s a secret about three siblings left all alone in the South during the Great Depression. They don’t just survive—they find a mysterious man who might change everything. But that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set during the Great Depression, this middle-grade novel follows three abandoned siblings as they navigate hardship and survival in Arkansas. It explores themes of family bonds, resilience, and trust, with some mature topics like poverty and abandonment suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the historical context and emotional challenges faced by the characters.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 159415001X
- Pages
- 442
- Publisher
- Christian Large Print
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction