The passion of Robert Bronson
Juan M. Alonso
The passion of Robert Bronson
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Juan M. Alonso
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 sharp scent of old paper and ink fills the air as voices rise and fall in a bustling New England town. Here, four very different people—each chasing their own dreams and fears—cross paths in surprising ways. Their stories weave together, showing how even the toughest hearts can find a spark of love and hope.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel explores the lives of diverse characters, including an African American businessperson, a poet, a novelist, a scientist, and a psychiatrist, each grappling with their personal struggles and identities. The story gently addresses themes of self-discovery, human flaws, and connection, appropriate for ages 9-12. There is no intense content, making it a thoughtful yet accessible read for young readers interested in complex characters and social themes.
Why we rated The passion of Robert Bronson 11LE
The passion of Robert Bronson is written at a Level 6 reading level across 236 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The passion of Robert Bronson works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The passion of Robert Bronson 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, The passion of Robert Bronson explores multicultural, family, and identity & self-discovery — 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 multicultural, family, identity & self-discovery.
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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0841500363
- Pages
- 236
- Publisher
- McCall Pub. Co.
- Published
- 1970
- Type
- Fiction