And the Winner Is

Cherie Bennett

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And the Winner Is

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cherie Bennett

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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 winning a big contest was just the start of a wild adventure? Imagine traveling across America with your best friend, revisiting old friends and facing new challenges you never expected. But when secrets start to surface, can you keep your friendship strong and find out who really wins in the end?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows two friends on a post-pageant tour across America, exploring themes of friendship, personal challenges, and growing up. It addresses sensitive topics such as secret pregnancy, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12 with some guidance. Parents should be aware of emotional and social themes that may prompt important conversations.

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

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613170826
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

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