The question of miracles

Elana K. Arnold

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The question of miracles

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elana K. Arnold

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After losing her closest friend, Iris and her family start anew in Oregon, where unexpected wonders and the magic of the rainy landscape bring hope. Alongside a unique hairless cat named Charles, Iris embarks on a journey to discover the meaning of miracles and healing.

Themes

GriefFamilyHopeMagicMovingFriendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, household moving, hope. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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 Household Moving Hope
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

233 pages
41,837 words
4h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
9780544334649
Pages
233
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
41,837
Read-Aloud
~4h 39m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

MiraclesGriefHousehold MovingFriendship in ChildrenFriendshipGrief in Children