Christy's senior year
Maud Johnson
Christy's senior year
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Maud Johnson
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
What if everything you counted on suddenly changed? Imagine facing the biggest year of your life after losing someone you love. Can Christy find hope and courage to finish her senior year strong?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores themes of love and adolescence through Christy's journey of coping with her boyfriend's death during her senior year. It gently addresses grief and resilience, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12 who are ready to engage with emotional growth in a supportive context.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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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
- 9780590330978
- Pages
- 171
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 1984
- Type
- Fiction