A fire in her bones
by Dorothy Rosen
Trailblazers (Carolrhoda)
Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th 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
Discover the inspiring journey of Mary Lyon, a courageous woman who transformed education for girls in the 1800s. Follow her determination and vision as she creates a school that opens doors for countless young women. Her story shines a light on bravery and the power of education to change lives.
Representation & Themes
BiographyHistoricalComing of AgeEducationFamily
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
Details
- ISBN
- 0876148402
- Pages
- 88
- Publisher
- Carolrhoda Books
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 13,185
Genres
Education
Subjects
Lyon, Mary, 1797-1849 -- Juvenile literature.Lyon, Mary, 1797-1849.Mount Holyoke Female Seminary -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Mount Holyoke College -- History -- Juvenile literature.Mount Holyoke College -- History.Women college administrators -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.College presidents.Women -- Biography.Women college administratorsCollege presidentsMount Holyoke Female SeminaryMount Holyoke CollegeWomenJuvenile literatureBiographyHistoryLyon, mary, 1797-1849Mount holyoke collegeWomen, biography