Cover of Little Match Girl Strikes Back

Little Match Girl Strikes Back

by Emma Carroll

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th 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

Bridie braves the chilly streets of Victorian London, selling matches to support her family. When she’s left with just three matches, each spark reveals a hopeful glimpse of a better life. Inspired by these visions, Bridie unites her fellow match factory workers and leads a bold strike for justice and change.

Representation & Themes

FamilyFriendshipSocial JusticeHistoricalComing of Age

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

Poverty & Hardship Social Justice Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781536233353
Pages
209
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
2023
Type
Fiction
Word Count
14,703

Genres

Juvenile Fiction