Mother Teresa

Jill C. Wheeler

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Mother Teresa

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jill C. Wheeler

A&D Biographies; Breaking Barriers

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Discover the inspiring journey of a woman who devoted her life to caring for the poorest in Calcutta. From humble beginnings to receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, her story shows how kindness and courage can change the world. Perfect for young readers eager to learn about compassion and service.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
4,489 words
30m read-aloud
ISBN
1577653157
Pages
64
Publisher
Abdo Pub.
Published
2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,489
Read-Aloud
~30 min
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

Teresa, Mother, 1910-Missionaries of CharityNunsIndiaCalcuttaMissionariesWomenNobel PrizesNobel Prize WinnersTeresaMother1910-1997Women, BiographyTeresa, Mother, 1910-1997

People

Teresa Mother (1910-)

Places

CalcuttaCalcutta (India)India