Cedar B Hartley Flying High
Martine Murray
Cedar B Hartley Flying High
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Flying High
by Martine Murray
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
The rustle of the circus tent fills your ears, mixed with the scent of popcorn and the thrill of the spotlight. Cedar and her friends tumble and laugh, soaring through the air in their own little circus world. But when Kite suddenly leaves for the big leagues, Cedar’s heart feels like it’s falling — yet something new and surprising is about to lift her up higher than ever before.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel explores themes of friendship, change, and personal growth through the story of Cedar, a young girl passionate about performing arts. When her close friend leaves to join a professional circus, Cedar must navigate feelings of abandonment and discover new connections with refugee children through a community circus class. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the story sensitively addresses themes of loss, resilience, and cultural diversity without intense content.
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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780230014305
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- MacMillan UK
- Published
- Apr 16, 2007
- Type
- Fiction