Clara Callan

Richard Bruce Wright

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Clara Callan

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Richard Bruce Wright

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Set against the tense backdrop of the 1930s, two sisters navigate their very different lives—one chasing stardom in bustling New York, the other grounded in a quiet Canadian town. As world events cast a shadow over their dreams, their close bond faces challenges that test their strength and resilience. Together, they explore what it means to seek freedom, love, and identity amid societal expectations and unexpected hardships.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, loss & grief, divorce & family change. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

414 pages
136,977 words
15h 13m read-aloud
ISBN
0002005018
Pages
414
Publisher
HarperFlamingo Canada
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
136,977
Read-Aloud
~15h 13m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Women TeachersYoung WomenActressesSistersNew YorkOntario