On Top Of Concord Hill
Maria D. Wilkes
On Top Of Concord Hill
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Maria D. Wilkes
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
8/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0060269995
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2000-09-05
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 45,075
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 0m
- Text Density
- Standard