The Claim a mormonʼs fight against all odds
Rob Robles
The Claim a mormonʼs fight against all odds
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Rob Robles
The text is written at a 4th 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 sharp clang of pickaxes echoes through the dusty air as Taw Stoner races against time and rivals in the rugged mining town. The scent of earth and sweat hangs heavy, while Taw’s heart pounds with the weight of both danger and discovery. As he faces fierce enemies and uncovers the strength of his faith, every moment tests what it truly means to stand strong.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in a 19th-century Utah mining town, this middle-grade fiction follows Taw Stoner as he navigates challenges from hostile peers and claim-jumpers while exploring his Mormon faith. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story offers insights into frontier life and religious identity with themes of perseverance and moral growth. Parents should note the historical setting includes conflicts typical of pioneer times but without graphic content.
Why we rated The Claim a mormonʼs fight against all odds 9LE
The Claim a mormonʼs fight against all odds is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 187 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Claim a mormonʼs fight against all odds works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Claim a mormonʼs fight against all odds as 9LE ("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, The Claim a mormonʼs fight against all odds explores christian life, frontier and pioneer life, family, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about christian life, frontier and pioneer life, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1555037437
- Pages
- 187
- Publisher
- Covenant Communications Incorporated
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction