Amazing Gracie
A. E. Cannon
Amazing Gracie
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by A. E. Cannon
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 if your whole world changed in just one year? Imagine your mom remarries, you get a new brother, and you have to leave everything behind to move to a new city. How would you handle all the surprises, especially when your mom is struggling with something as tough as depression?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel explores the challenges faced by a high school sophomore navigating family changes, including her mother's battle with depression, remarriage, and a move to Salt Lake City. It thoughtfully addresses mental health and family dynamics appropriate for ages 9-12, with sensitive treatment of complex emotional topics. Parents should be aware of themes involving depression and family adjustment.
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
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0385304870
- Pages
- 214
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction