Martín de Porres

Gary D. Schmidt

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Martín de Porres

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the rose in the desert

by Gary D. Schmidt

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Follow the kind and brave Martín de Porres as he faces unfair treatment because of his background in old Peru. His story shows how kindness and faith can help overcome challenges and bring people together.

Themes

Christian saintsBiographyMulticulturalSocial JusticeFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
1,377 words
9m read-aloud
ISBN
9780547612188
Pages
32
Publisher
Clarion Books
Published
2012
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,377
Lexile
640L
Read-Aloud
~9 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Christian Saints