The Coffin Quilt
Ann Rinaldi
The Coffin Quilt
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ann Rinaldi
The text is written at a 6th 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
What happens when family loyalty clashes with a secret love? In the wild hills of the 1880s, Fanny McCoy watches as a fierce feud grows between her Kentucky family and the Hatfields from West Virginia. But when her sister falls for a boy from the enemy side, can love survive the fight?
Quick Assessment
Set in the 1880s, this historical fiction explores the real-life Hatfield-McCoy feud through the eyes of young Fanny McCoy. The novel deals with themes of family conflict, loyalty, and forbidden love, suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the presence of family violence and intense rivalry, presented in a way appropriate for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439220293
- Pages
- 228
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction