Lilies of the Field
by William E Barrett
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th 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
An unexpected friendship blossoms between a determined ex-soldier and a spirited group of nuns as they join forces to construct a chapel in the middle of the desert. Their shared vision challenges obstacles and cultural divides, revealing the power of faith and perseverance. Together, they discover how hope and cooperation can turn dreams into reality.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipFaithFamilyCultural DifferencesPerseverance
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
Alcohol Abuse Shaving/Cutting Razors Unborn Child Religious Themes Homelessness Minority Misrepresentation Someone Leaves Without Saying Goodbye
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 0446315001
- Pages
- 127
- Published
- 1962
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 18,833
- Lexile
- 770L
Genres
Fiction