My Guardian Angel

Sylvie Weil

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My Guardian Angel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sylvie Weil

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 would you do if helping someone could put you and your family in danger? Twelve-year-old Elvina, a clever girl who loves to learn and heal, faces this very choice during the scary times of the Crusades. When a wounded Crusader appears at her door, will her guardian angel help her make the right decision?

Themes

HistoricalReligious - JewishCompassionToleranceComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Set during the Crusades, this historical middle-grade novel follows Elvina, a bright Jewish girl and granddaughter of the renowned rabbi Rashi, who faces difficult choices about compassion and safety. The book explores themes of religious tolerance and courage, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the historical context includes conflict and danger but is handled thoughtfully.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9780439576826
Pages
208
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
October 1, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HistoricalMedievalReligiousJewish11th CenturyCrusadesFirst, 1096-1099FranceJewsCrusadeSex RoleIdentityIndividualityCrusadesfastfst00884405Historical FictionTo 1328