Angels on the roof

Martha Moore

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Angels on the roof

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Martha Moore

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Why does Shelby's mom keep packing up and moving them from place to place? After a year in the city and finally making a best friend, Shelby just wants to stay put. But when she uncovers hidden photos missing her dad's face, everything feels like a mystery waiting to be solved.

Themes

Mothers and DaughtersFamily ProblemsMulticulturalComing of AgeFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows fourteen-year-old Shelby as she navigates the instability caused by her mother's frequent moves and mysterious behavior. Set in Texas, the story explores themes of family secrets, identity, and the mother-daughter relationship with emotional depth appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book deals with family problems and some emotional tension but is suitable for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Family Change Emotional Tension
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
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

186 pages
ISBN
038532278X
Pages
186
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mothers and DaughtersFamily ProblemsTexas

Places

Texas