Heart Calls Home (Obi and Easter Trilogy)
Joyce Hansen
Heart Calls Home (Obi and Easter Trilogy)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Joyce Hansen
The text is written at a 4th 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
Obi Booker isn’t just any soldier—he’s a former slave who bravely fought to change history. Now, he’s heading back to South Carolina with his heart full of hope and a dream to build a new life with Easter. But can freedom truly bring peace when the past still lingers?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade historical fiction follows Obi Booker, a former slave and Union officer, as he returns to South Carolina after the Civil War to start anew with Easter. The story explores themes of resilience, family, and the challenges of rebuilding life during Reconstruction. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides an accessible look at African American history with sensitive treatment of complex social changes.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal 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
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780606244626
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- January 2002
- Type
- Fiction