Bringing the summer

Julia Green

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Bringing the summer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julia Green

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

FamiliesTeenagersFamily lifeFiction

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

247 pages
ISBN
9781408819586
Pages
247
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FamiliesTeenagersFamily Life

Places

England