Touch of an Angel
Henryk Schönker
Touch of an Angel
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
With Accompaniment
by Henryk Schönker
The text is written at a 8th 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
Henryk runs through the streets of Oswiecim, his heart pounding as danger looms closer with every step. His family is desperate to escape before the unthinkable happens, but will they make it out in time? Just when hope seems lost, a mysterious force steps in—but what will it cost them?
Quick Assessment
Touch of an Angel is a poignant middle-grade memoir about a Jewish child's survival during the Holocaust, offering a unique perspective on resilience, faith, and hope. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively handles heavy historical themes without graphic depictions of violence, focusing instead on spirituality and the human will to survive. Parents should note that it touches on the Holocaust and its aftermath, providing a thoughtful entry point for discussions about history and moral courage.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780739039403
- Pages
- 409
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Published
- June 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction