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A Virtuous Woman

by Kaye Gibbons

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Ruby Pitt Woodrow, a young widow from a privileged background, and Blinking Jack Stokes, a humble tenant farmer, come together in an unexpected bond that defies their very different worlds. Their relationship is not a whirlwind romance but a steady, gripping connection that helps them both survive life's hardships. This deeply moving story explores resilience, love, and the strength found in unlikely partnerships.

Representation & Themes

FamilyComing of AgeSocial JusticeRomance

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0375703063
Pages
176
Publisher
Vintage
Published
November 5, 1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
38,525

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Fictional Works Publication TypeMarriageBereavementFiction