The promise quilt

Candice F. Ransom

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The promise quilt

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Candice F. Ransom

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Heads Up Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After her father leaves for the Civil War promising to teach her to read and write, young Addie faces challenges when he doesn't return. With her family struggling to find food and school supplies, Addie and her mother find hope in a special quilt that could help fulfill her father's promise. A heartfelt story of determination, sacrifice, and the power of education during difficult times.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, poverty & hardship, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Poverty & Hardship War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

8/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
1,099 words
7m read-aloud
ISBN
0802786944
Pages
32
Publisher
Walker Childrens
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,099
Read-Aloud
~7 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Family LifeVirginiaCivil War, 1861-1865United States