Cover of Secrets in the house of Delgado

Secrets in the house of Delgado

by Gloria D. Miklowitz

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th 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

Set against the turbulent backdrop of 1492 Spain, a fourteen-year-old orphan named Maria enters the household of a wealthy family hiding a secret faith. As the Inquisition hunts for those who defy the dominant religion, Maria uncovers hidden truths and dangers that test her courage and loyalty. This historical tale reveals the struggles of faith, identity, and survival in a time of fear and intolerance.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalHistoricalFamilyIdentity & Self-DiscoverySocial Justice

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

Historical Persecution Fear & Anxiety Religious Themes
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0802852068
Pages
182
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
39,624

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Jews -- Spain -- History -- Expulsion, 1492 -- Juvenile fictionMarranos -- Juvenile fictionJews -- Spain -- History -- Expulsion, 1492 -- FictionMarranos -- FictionPrejudices -- FictionIdentity -- FictionInquisition -- Spain -- FictionOrphans -- FictionSpain -- History -- Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516 -- Juvenile fictionSpain -- History -- Ferdinand and Isabella, 1479-1516 -- Fiction