365 Days to Alaska
Cathy Carr
365 Days to Alaska
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cathy Carr
The text is written at a 6th 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
What would you do if your whole world changed overnight? Eleven-year-old Rigel leaves the wild Alaskan forests for the busy streets of Connecticut, dreaming of the day she can go back. But as days turn into months, can she find a new place to call home?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Rigel Harman, an eleven-year-old girl who faces her parents' divorce and a dramatic move from rural Alaska to suburban Connecticut. The story thoughtfully explores themes of family change, adjustment, and resilience, making it suitable for readers ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the focus on emotional growth in the context of family upheaval without graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781419743801
- Pages
- 272
- Publisher
- Amulet Books
- Published
- Jan 19, 2021
- Type
- Fiction