Mira's diary
Marissa Moss
Mira's diary
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
home sweet Rome
by Marissa Moss
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
Mira isn't just any girl—she's a time traveler on a mission to save her missing mother from sixteenth-century Rome. Along the way, she meets the legendary painter Caravaggio and a group of daring artists and scientists who challenge the rules of their time. Their bravery could change history, but it might also put them all in danger.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade historical fiction follows thirteen-year-old Mira as she journeys back to sixteenth-century Rome to find her missing mother. Readers will encounter themes of bravery, friendship, and the challenges faced by forward-thinking individuals during the Inquisition. The book is appropriate for ages 9-12 and handles historical and suspenseful elements with care.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781402266096
- Pages
- 184
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 760L