Cover of My father's world

My father's world

by Michael R. Phillips

Journals of Corrie Belle

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Fifteen-year-old Corrie Belle leads her siblings through the challenges of a rugged mining camp during the California Gold Rush after losing their parents. Facing danger, strangers, and the disappearance of their only relative, Corrie must summon all her courage to protect her family and carve out a new life. Their journey is filled with hope, hardship, and the fierce determination to survive against the odds.

Representation & Themes

FamilyComing of AgeAdventureSurvivalHistorical

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
1556611048
Pages
286
Publisher
Bethany House Publishers
Published
1990
Type
Fiction
Word Count
84,027

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Hollister, Corrie Belle (Fictitious character) -- FictionOverland journeys to the Pacific -- FictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionTeenage girls -- FictionOrphans -- FictionCalifornia -- FictionBrothers and sistersCorrie Belle Hollister (Fictitious character)FictionOrphansOverland journeys to the PacificTeenage girlsHistorical fictionLarge type booksCalifornia, fictionFiction, historical, generalBrothers and sisters, fiction

Places

California