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Fire Dawn

Virginia Coffman

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Fire Dawn

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Virginia Coffman

Reading Level 6 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th 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

Hansi Verin becomes the victim of her divided loyalties during the early days of the Revolutionary War when she is drawn to a young British colonel and equally entranced by the more rugged leader of the Long Knives

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Fire Dawn Level 0

Fire Dawn is written at a Level 6 reading level across 241 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fire Dawn works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Fire Dawn as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

241 pages
ISBN
0877951594
Pages
241
Publisher
Arbor House Publishing Company
Published
1977
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TrianglesIndian WomenUnited StatesColonial Period, Ca. 1600-1775Ohio River ValleyTo 1795Fiction in EnglishLarge Type Books

Places

United StatesOhio River Valley