Cover of Chasing the Milky Way

Chasing the Milky Way

by Erin E. Moulton

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When their mother struggles with mental illness, a group of siblings must find strength in each other to navigate the challenges that come their way. Together, they discover the power of family bonds and resilience in the face of hardship. This heartfelt tale explores how love and unity can help overcome difficult times.

Representation & Themes

FamilyComing of AgeEmotional Resilience

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mental Health Family Change
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9780399164491
Pages
283
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
65,420
Lexile
620L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction