What reading level is The Patron Saint of Butterflies?

The Patron Saint of Butterflies by Cecilia Galante is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Patron Saint of Butterflies appropriate for?

The Patron Saint of Butterflies is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Child Abuse.

What genre is The Patron Saint of Butterflies?

The Patron Saint of Butterflies is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Patron Saint of Butterflies have any content warnings?

The Patron Saint of Butterflies has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Child Abuse. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Patron Saint of Butterflies?

The Patron Saint of Butterflies by Cecilia Galante is 304 pages.

The Patron Saint of Butterflies

Cecilia Galante

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.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

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?

Themes

FamilyReligious ThemesFriendship Coming of Age Social Justice

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.