The Patron Saint of Butterflies

Cecilia Galante

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The Patron Saint of Butterflies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cecilia Galante

Reading Level 7 12IE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Agnes is the kind of girl who believes in miracles, even when life inside Mount Blessing feels like a trap. Her grandmother's daring escape with Agnes, her brother, and Honey sparks a fight between holding onto faith and chasing freedom. What happens when the place you love is the very place you need to leave?

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows fourteen-year-old Agnes as she escapes a restrictive religious commune with her grandmother, brother, and friend. It explores themes of faith, control, and family dynamics, including the impact of child abuse. Suitable for teens, the book sensitively handles difficult topics and encourages discussions about autonomy and belief.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Child Abuse
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
ISBN
9781599902494
Pages
304
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published
April 1, 2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FamilyAlternative FamilyReligiousOtherYoung Adult FictionCultsChristian LifeCommunal LivingSaintsButterfliesIdentity

Places

Connecticut