Wings of an angel
Sigmund Brouwer
Wings of an angel
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sigmund Brouwer
Winds of Light
The text is written at a 5th 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
In the year 1313, Thomas embarks on a daring quest to reclaim an English manor that was taken from his family. Facing danger and challenges, he must prove his courage and honor in a medieval world of knights and castles. This adventure explores the values of bravery, faith, and justice in a time long ago.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Wings of an angel 10LP
Wings of an angel is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 148 pages (approximately 31,359 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wings of an angel works for readers up to grade 7.9.
Read aloud, Wings of an angel runs about 3.5 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Wings of an angel as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Wings of an angel explores knights and knighthood, medieval, christian life, adventure, and historical — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about knights and knighthood, medieval, christian life.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0896931153
- Pages
- 148
- Publisher
- SP Publications, Inc.
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 31,359
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 29m
- Text Density
- Standard