Syncopation

Elizabeth Caulfield Felt

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Syncopation

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Memoir of Adele Hugo

by Elizabeth Caulfield Felt

Reading Level 6 11LE 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

The soft melodies of a piano float through a quiet French room, mixing with whispered secrets and hidden memories. Imagine stepping into a world where every note tells a story of passion, struggle, and a fight for freedom. What happens when a young woman dares to rewrite her own destiny in a time when her path was already set?

Quick Assessment

Set in 19th-century France, this historical fiction explores the life of Adèle Hugo, daughter of Victor Hugo, as she navigates the strict roles imposed on women of her time. Told through the lens of an elderly Adèle's memoir, the story delves into themes of personal freedom, memory, and identity, blending truth with emotional complexity. Recommended for middle-grade readers interested in historical perspectives and character-driven narratives.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

235 pages
ISBN
9780984673995
Pages
235
Publisher
Cornerstone Press
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Children of authors

Subjects

Children of AuthorsFrance

People

Adèle Hugo (1830-1915)