Bringing the summer
Julia Green
Bringing the summer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Julia Green
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Summer isn’t just a season in this story—it’s a powerful force that changes everything for one family. When challenges hit, the characters prove that together, they can bring sunshine even on the darkest days. Discover why their summer is unlike any other and why it matters to everyone who’s ever felt stuck.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Bringing the Summer is a middle-grade novel that explores family dynamics and the challenges teenagers face, emphasizing resilience and connection. Suitable for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses themes of family life without intense conflict, making it an appropriate and heartwarming read for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781408819586
- Pages
- 247
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction