Being Here

Barry Jonsberg

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Being Here

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barry Jonsberg

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Carly flips open her notebook, ready to ask Leah about the old farm stories, but Leah’s eyes sparkle with a secret that’s been hidden for decades. As the afternoon sun dips, the past begins to unravel — and suddenly, Carly’s history project feels a lot more personal. What will Leah reveal next?

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows sixteen-year-old Carly as she interviews ninety-three-year-old Leah for a local history project, uncovering stories of isolation, friendship, and resilience from Leah’s youth on a remote farm. Suitable for teenagers, the book explores themes of intergenerational friendship and personal discovery with a gentle tone and no strong content warnings.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loneliness Friendship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

258 pages
ISBN
9781742373850
Pages
258
Publisher
Allen & Unwin Academic
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionFamiliesFriendship