Cinnamon girl

Juan Felipe Herrera

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Cinnamon girl

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

letters found inside a cereal box

by Juan Felipe Herrera

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

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

Yolanda, a young girl from Puerto Rico, faces the challenge of understanding her feelings as she hopes for her uncle’s recovery after he is hurt in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Through her journey, she learns about courage, family bonds, and the impact of a world forever changed. This heartfelt story captures the resilience of a child amid a historic moment.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

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

Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

164 pages
16,692 words
1h 51m read-aloud
ISBN
0060579846
Pages
164
Publisher
Rayo
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
16,692
Read-Aloud
~1h 51m
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001UnclesPuerto RicansNew YorkSeptember 11 Terrorist Attacksfastfst01112794GirlsFamily

Places

New York (N.Y.)