Crumble

Fleur Philips

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Crumble

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Fleur Philips

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

What happens when a secret love faces the weight of a small town's hidden fears? Sarah and David's friendship blossoms against the odds, but the shadows of their community's past threaten to tear them apart. Can their love survive the storm of secrets and hate?

Themes

Interracial DatingRacismFamilyComing of AgeFriendship

Quick Assessment

Crumble explores the challenges of interracial relationships amid a backdrop of racial tension and family conflict in a small Montana town. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story addresses themes of racism, family dysfunction, and young love, offering a thoughtful look at social issues. Parents should be aware of mature themes related to prejudice and family struggles.

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

Racism Dysfunctional Families Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

167 pages
ISBN
9780988929906
Pages
167
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

High School StudentsInterracial DatingRacismDysfunctional FamiliesFamily ProblemsÉlèves Du SecondaireRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseAmours InterraciauxRacismeFamilles Inadaptées