Blue plate special

Michelle D. Kwasney

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Blue plate special

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michelle D. Kwasney

Reading Level 4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Three teenage girls from different generations share their stories through alternating chapters, discovering the power of forgiveness, understanding, and believing in themselves. As their lives intertwine, they each face challenges that help them grow closer to their own identities and to one another. This heartfelt tale explores the bonds between mothers and daughters across time.

Themes

ForgivenessSelf-EsteemMothers and DaughtersComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include emotional: forgiveness, emotional: self-esteem. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Forgiveness Emotional: Self-Esteem
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

369 pages
70,279 words
7h 49m read-aloud
ISBN
9780811867801
Pages
369
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
70,279
Read-Aloud
~7h 49m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

ForgivenessSelf-esteemMothers and Daughters