Little Match Girl Strikes Back
by Emma Carroll
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Bridie braves the chilly streets of Victorian London, selling matches to support her family. When she’s left with just three matches, each spark reveals a hopeful glimpse of a better life. Inspired by these visions, Bridie unites her fellow match factory workers and leads a bold strike for justice and change.
Representation & Themes
FamilyFriendshipSocial JusticeHistoricalComing of Age
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
Poverty & Hardship Social Justice Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781536233353
- Pages
- 209
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 14,703
Genres
Juvenile Fiction