Another me
Eva Wiseman
Another me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a novel
by Eva Wiseman
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
Natan isn't just any boy—he's a brave hero standing up against dangerous lies in a town gripped by fear and plague. When whispers accuse his community of a terrible crime, he must uncover the truth before everything he loves is lost. This story proves that courage can shine brightest in the darkest times.
Quick Assessment
Set in plague-ravaged 14th-century Strasbourg, this historical fiction novel follows 17-year-old Natan as he navigates rising anti-Jewish tensions and false accusations against his community. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively explores themes of prejudice, courage, and family amidst historical persecution. Parents should be aware of mature themes including disease, discrimination, and violence portrayed in a manner appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Another me 11ME
Another me is written at a Level 6 reading level across 233 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Another me works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Another 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: Disease, Discrimination, Violence.
Thematically, Another me explores historical, coming of age, family, social justice, and multicultural — 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 historical, coming of age, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! 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
- 9781770497160
- Pages
- 233
- Publisher
- Tundra Books
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction