Baby Blue
by Michelle D. Kwasney
Reading Level 3-4 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Blue's family is falling apart after her father’s death, and her mother’s new husband, Jinx, brings fear and pain into their home. When her sister Star runs away to escape the violence, Blue must find her and help protect their mother before things spiral further out of control. This powerful story reveals the courage it takes to face family hardship and stand up against abuse.
Representation & Themes
FamilyComing of AgeSocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Wife Abuse Family Problems Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0805070508
- Pages
- 202
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 37,225
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Wife abuse -- Fiction.Family problems -- Fiction.Stepfathers -- Fiction.Sisters -- Fiction.Massachusetts -- Fiction.