Falling angels

Tracy Chevalier

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Falling angels

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tracy Chevalier

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Set in early 1900s London, this story weaves together the lives of two families from different social worlds, revealing their hopes, struggles, and connections. Through the eyes of many characters — from aristocrats to servants and a gravedigger's boy — readers explore a time of change and class divides. Rich with history and friendship, the tale brings the Edwardian era vividly to life.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include social class issues. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Social Class Issues
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

324 pages
77,916 words
8h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
0452283205
Pages
324
Publisher
Plume
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
77,916
Read-Aloud
~8h 39m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Social ClassesFriendshipChildrenGreat BritainEdward VII, 1901-1910Highgate CemeteryLondon