Cover of Baby Blue

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.