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A day with a stonecutter

by Régine Pernoud

Day With

Reading Level 7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 7th 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

Step back in time to explore the world of a medieval stonecutter, where the art of carving stone brings cathedrals and sculptures to life. Discover the skills, challenges, and daily adventures of a craftsman shaping history with every chisel stroke. This journey blends real-life details with imaginative storytelling to bring the past vividly into focus.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalArtCraftsmanshipMedievalAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0822519135
Pages
48
Publisher
Runestone Press
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,806

Subjects

Stone carving -- Europe -- Juvenile literature.Sculpture, Medieval -- Juvenile literature.Church decoration and ornament -- Europe -- Juvenile literature.Stone-cutters -- Europe -- Juvenile literature.Stonecutters.Stone carving -- Europe.Stone carvers.Church buildings -- Europe.Juvenile literatureStone carvingChurch buildingsChurch decoration and ornamentStone-cuttersMedieval SculptureStone carversStonecuttersSculpture, juvenile literatureMiddle agesSculpture, history

Places

Europe