Monet changes mediums

Lisa Mullarkey

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Monet changes mediums

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lisa Mullarkey

Illustrated by Bernard, Courtney, illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 9LT Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The salty breeze of the French coast tickles your nose as the clatter of horse-drawn carriages echoes down cobblestone streets. Suddenly, you’re standing beside a young Claude Monet, brush in hand, on the brink of a big decision that will change art forever. Can you help him discover a new way to paint and capture the magic of light?

Themes

Time TravelArt HistoryImpressionismFriendshipAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Logan and his cousin Becca, who travel back in time to 1856 France to meet a young Claude Monet. The story introduces children to Impressionism and art history through an engaging time-travel adventure suitable for ages 9 to 12. The book contains no intense content and offers a creative way to explore art and history.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LT — Light — Thematic
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9781624020896
Pages
128
Publisher
Calico
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Time TravelPaintersImpressionismArtistsFrench PaintingMonetClaude1840-1926FranceArt

People

Claude Monet (1840-1926)Eugène Boudin (1824-1898)

Places

FranceLe Havre (France)