Revolt of Mother
Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman
Revolt of Mother
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman
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
These stories prove one thing: New England women are tougher and smarter than anyone expects. From clever plans to quiet rebellions, each tale shows how they stand up for themselves in surprising ways. Their strength isn’t just about survival—it’s about changing their world.
Quick Assessment
This collection features eight compelling stories about self-reliant women in New England, highlighting themes of independence and quiet resistance. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the stories explore personal strength and social roles with thoughtful language and historical context. Parents should know the narratives emphasize character resilience without intense conflict or mature content.
Why we rated Revolt of Mother 11LE
Revolt of Mother is written at a Level 6 reading level across 232 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revolt of Mother works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Revolt of Mother 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Revolt of Mother explores family, coming of age, historical, and social justice — 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 family, coming of age, historical.
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.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781681955605
- Pages
- 232
- Publisher
- Xist Publishing
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction