When marriage was in fashion
Ethel F Asfahl
When marriage was in fashion
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Story of the Asfahl Dress
by Ethel F Asfahl
The text is written at a 4th 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 sewing machines hum as workers rush to finish the latest batch of children's clothes. Dust swirls outside the factory windows, and whispers of hard times drift through the air. Suddenly, a loud crash echoes from the workshop—what could it mean for the company and the families depending on it?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 1929 Oklahoma, this middle-grade novel explores the challenges faced by a children's clothing company during the Great Depression. It offers historical insights into the era while highlighting themes of resilience and community. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it includes mild references to economic hardship and family struggles.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780945709008
- Pages
- 149
- Publisher
- New Century Media Corp
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Fiction