Mountain Miracle The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Six
Thomas L. Tedrow
Mountain Miracle The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Six
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Thomas L. Tedrow
The text is written at a 6th 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
What if the quiet woman at the edge of town held secrets that could change everything? Imagine discovering that Mansfield’s biggest danger isn’t a storm or wild animals, but a mysterious leader with a powerful following. How will Laura protect her town when trust and courage are tested like never before?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade historical fiction follows Laura Ingalls Wilder as she befriends a misunderstood woman healer while facing the challenges posed by a self-proclaimed religious leader threatening the town of Mansfield, Missouri. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of friendship, courage, and standing up against harmful influences, with mild tension appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Mountain Miracle The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Six 11LE
Mountain Miracle The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Six is written at a Level 6 reading level across 244 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mountain Miracle The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Six works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Mountain Miracle The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Six as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Mountain Miracle The Days of Laura Ingalls Wilder Book Six explores friendship, coming of age, family, adventure, and historical — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780590226585
- Pages
- 244
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction