John Baptist de La Salle and special education
Othmar Würth
John Baptist de La Salle and special education
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Study of Saint Yon
by Othmar Würth
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The quiet rustle of turning pages fills the old schoolroom, mingling with the faint scent of worn wooden desks and chalk dust. Imagine stepping back in time to 17th-century France, where a kind-hearted teacher listens carefully to every child, especially those who learn differently. It's a story about patience, hope, and the power of understanding that changes lives forever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction introduces young readers to Jean Baptiste de La Salle, a pioneering educator who championed special education in 17th-century France. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of patience, inclusion, and education while providing a gentle, respectful portrayal of children with learning challenges. The narrative is calm and age-appropriate, making it a thoughtful choice for middle-grade readers interested in history and social themes.
Why we rated John Baptist de La Salle and special education 9LE
John Baptist de La Salle and special education is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 137 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, John Baptist de La Salle and special education works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate John Baptist de La Salle and special education as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, John Baptist de La Salle and special education explores historical, education, inclusion, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, education, inclusion.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0944808026
- Pages
- 137
- Publisher
- Lasallian Publications
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Nonfiction