Women of granite

Janet Buell

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Women of granite

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

25 New Hampshire Women You Should Know

by Janet Buell

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what makes a woman truly unforgettable? Imagine meeting 25 amazing women from New Hampshire who changed history with their courage and smarts. What secrets will their stories reveal about bravery and dreams?

Themes

WomenBiographyHistoryJuvenile literature

Quick Assessment

Women of Granite introduces children ages 9-12 to biographies of 25 influential New Hampshire women, blending historical facts with engaging illustrations and educational tools like timelines and glossaries. This middle-grade fiction book supports learning about history and notable female figures in an accessible way, suitable for readers around grade 4.5. There is no sensitive content, making it appropriate for its intended audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

136 pages
ISBN
9780972341042
Pages
136
Publisher
Apprentice Shop Books
Published
2008
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Women

People

Betsey Guppy Chamberlain (1797-1886)Harriet E. Wilson (1825-1900)Margaret E. Knight (1838-1914)Marilla Marks Young Ricker (1840-1920)Marian MacDowell (1857-1956)Mary Bradish Titcomb (1858-1927)Elizabeth Gurley Flynn (1890-1964)Lotte Jacobi (1896-1990)Elizabeth Yates (1905-2001)Elizabeth Orton Jones (1910-2005)Doris Haddock (1910-)Annalee Davis Thorndike (1915-2002)Jeanne Shaheen (1947-)Christa McAuliffe (1948-1986)Jenny Thompson (1973-)Amias Cole Thompson (1595-c1675)Ona Maria Judge Staines (c1773-1848)Lucy Howe Crawford (1793-1869)Caroline Gardner Clark Bartlett (c1868-1938)Persis Foster Eames Albee (1836-1914)Bernice Blake Perry (1905-1996)May Blum Sidore Gruber (1912-)Penelope (Penny) Pitou (1938-)Linda Stewart Dalianis (1948-)Lynn Jennings (1960-)

Places

New Hampshire