A step from heaven
An Na
A step from heaven
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by An Na
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
A young Korean girl and her family navigate the challenges of starting a new life in America, balancing their hopes and struggles as they adapt to unfamiliar surroundings. Through moments of hardship and discovery, she learns about identity, belonging, and the meaning of home.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, loneliness, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1886910588
- Pages
- 156
- Publisher
- Front Street, Incorporated
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 38,953
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 20m
- Text Density
- Standard