Cover of Choosing up sides

Choosing up sides

by John H. Ritter

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+

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

Thirteen-year-old Luke struggles with being left-handed in a time when his strict preacher father insists it's wrong and must be changed. As he navigates family expectations and his own identity, Luke faces the challenge of embracing who he truly is. This heartfelt story explores the journey toward self-acceptance and the bond between father and son.

Representation & Themes

Self-acceptanceFamilyComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Identity & Self-Discovery Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0399231854
Pages
166
Publisher
Philomel
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
35,136

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Self-acceptance -- FictionLeft- and right-handedness -- FictionFathers and sons -- Fiction