A new penny.

Bianca R. Bradbury

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A new penny.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bianca R. Bradbury

Reading Level 4-5 9LN Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when life feels like it's stuck in one place? Imagine having a baby and a husband, but feeling like your dreams are nowhere in sight. Can one person find the courage to start fresh and change everything?

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeResponsibility

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of responsibility and personal growth through the story of a young woman facing the challenges of early marriage and motherhood. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents a realistic portrayal of self-discovery and the importance of taking charge of one's future. Parents should note the mature themes of marriage and life choices but will find no explicit content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LN — Light — Neutral
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Marriage
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

188 pages
ISBN
0395123631
Pages
188
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Published
1971
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Marriage