In my father's house

Ann Rinaldi

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In my father's house

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann Rinaldi

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

During the turbulent times of the Civil War, a young girl faces the challenge of holding her family together while grappling with her stepfather's conflicting views on slavery and the conflict engulfing the nation. As loyalties are tested and beliefs questioned, she embarks on a journey of understanding and resilience. This poignant story explores family bonds and the complexities of history through a young girl's eyes.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, war & conflict, identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change War & Conflict Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

8/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

323 pages
71,668 words
7h 58m read-aloud
ISBN
0590447300
Pages
323
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
71,668
Read-Aloud
~7h 58m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

SistersUnited StatesCivil War, 1861-1865United States Civil War, 1861-1865Romans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseHistoireSœursCivil War1861-1865

Places

United States