Cover of The promise quilt

The promise quilt

by Candice F. Ransom

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After her father leaves for the Civil War promising to teach her to read and write, young Addie faces challenges when he doesn't return. With her family struggling to find food and school supplies, Addie and her mother find hope in a special quilt that could help fulfill her father's promise. A heartfelt story of determination, sacrifice, and the power of education during difficult times.

Representation & Themes

FamilyHistoricalComing of AgeSocial 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

Loss & Grief Poverty & Hardship War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0802786944
Pages
32
Publisher
Walker Childrens
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,099

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Family life -- Virginia -- FictionVirginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fictionVirginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- FictionUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction