Uncommon Faith
Trudy Krisher
Uncommon Faith
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Trudy Krisher
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The crackle of a fireplace fills the chilly air as voices rise in the small town of Millbrook. You can smell fresh bread baking and hear whispers of change stirring hearts. Among the crowd, a brave girl named Faith speaks out, her words kindling hope and courage in a world ready to listen.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 1837-38 Millbrook, Massachusetts, this historical fiction explores important social issues such as women's rights, abolition, and religious differences through the eyes of diverse townspeople and a spirited young girl named Faith. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it offers a thoughtful introduction to American history and social justice themes with sensitive treatment of complex topics.
Why we rated Uncommon Faith 11MS
Uncommon Faith is written at a Level 6 reading level across 263 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Uncommon Faith works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Uncommon Faith as 11MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Uncommon Faith explores historical, women's rights, abolitionists, christian life, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, women's rights, abolitionists.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0823417913
- Pages
- 263
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction