Cover of Beach blues

Beach blues

by Diana G. Gallagher

Claudia Cristina Cortez

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The Cortez family travels to Florida for a big reunion, but Claudia ends up looking after her little cousins instead of enjoying the beach and making new friends. She struggles to balance family duties with her own wish for fun and adventure. Can Claudia find a way to have a memorable vacation despite the babysitting challenges?

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFamilyFriendshipVacationInterpersonal Relations

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9781434207739
Pages
89
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
9,568

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Vacations -- FictionFamily reunions -- FictionBabysitters -- FictionInterpersonal relations -- FictionHispanic Americans -- Fiction