Anne Frank and me
Cherie Bennett
Anne Frank and me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cherie Bennett
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
Nicole’s concussion isn’t just a bump on the head—it’s a bridge to the past. Suddenly, she’s a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied Paris, facing danger and choices that could change everything. What would you do if history became your reality?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Nicole, a contemporary girl who, after a concussion, experiences life as a Jewish teenager in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II. It offers a powerful, immersive perspective on the Holocaust suitable for ages 9-12, providing historical context alongside emotional exploration. Parents should be aware that the book addresses themes of war, discrimination, and survival in a sensitive but impactful manner.
Why we rated Anne Frank and me 11ME
Anne Frank and me is written at a Level 6 reading level across 291 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Anne Frank and me works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Anne Frank and me as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Holocaust, Discrimination, War & Conflict.
Thematically, Anne Frank and me explores history, holocaust, jewish experience, coming of age, and identity & self-discovery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about history, holocaust, jewish experience.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780439371315
- Pages
- 291
- Publisher
- Scholastic, Inc.
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction