On Top Of Concord Hill

Maria D. Wilkes

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On Top Of Concord Hill

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maria D. Wilkes

Caroline Years; Little House

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Settle into the quiet woods of Concord, Wisconsin, where young Caroline Quiner begins a new chapter of her life filled with school, exploration, and family bonds. When a cholera epidemic threatens her community, Caroline must summon courage and strength to help her loved ones through these difficult times. This heartfelt tale captures the resilience and spirit of a girl growing up on the American frontier.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, loss & grief, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Illness & Injury Loss & Grief Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

8/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
45,075 words
5h 0m read-aloud
ISBN
0060269995
Pages
288
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2000-09-05
Type
Fiction
Word Count
45,075
Read-Aloud
~5h 0m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Frontier and Pioneer LifeFamily LifeWisconsinStepparents