Weight of a flame

Simonetta Carr

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Weight of a flame

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Passion of Olympia Morata

by Simonetta Carr

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if you were a girl with a brilliant mind in a time when girls weren’t always heard? Olympia Morata’s quick wit and sharp pen open doors to a world of learning and adventure, but dark rumors threaten to close them forever. Can she protect her dreams and the love blossoming just beyond the Alps?

Quick Assessment

Set in the medieval period, this historical middle-grade novel follows Olympia Morata, a talented and outspoken young girl appointed as a tutor to a duchess’s children. The story explores themes of courage, faith, and resilience as Olympia faces false accusations and navigates budding romance amid societal challenges. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers a thoughtful look at historical and religious contexts with moderate emotional tension.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

220 pages
ISBN
9781596381582
Pages
220
Publisher
P & R Publishing
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HistoricalMedievalReligiousChristian