The long pilgrimage.
George Finkel
The long pilgrimage.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by George Finkel
The text is written at a 7th 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
What would you do if you were sent away from home forever? Imagine a brave Norseman, cast out for a mistake, stepping into a world ruled by Charlemagne. Can he find honor and a new life in a land full of danger and mystery?
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction follows a young Norseman exiled from Northumberland who enters the service of Charlemagne during the early Middle Ages. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of exile, loyalty, and survival against a richly detailed European backdrop. The story contains mild peril but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in history and adventure.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0670438731
- Pages
- 319
- Publisher
- Viking Children's Books
- Published
- 1969
- Type
- Fiction