Diary of Latoya Hunter

Latoya Hunter

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Diary of Latoya Hunter

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

My First Year in Junior High

by Latoya Hunter

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The bustling sounds of the city swirl around Latoya as she scribbles in her diary, capturing every laugh, worry, and dream. Her world is full of noise and color, where each day brings new challenges and surprises. Through it all, Latoya's spirit shines bright, showing how even the toughest moments can be met with hope and humor.

Quick Assessment

Diary of Latoya Hunter offers an engaging look into the life of a young girl navigating adolescence within an urban setting. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, this middle-grade novel explores themes of growing up, identity, and resilience with warmth and humor. Parents will appreciate its sensitive portrayal of inner-city life and the universal challenges faced by youth.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

131 pages
ISBN
9780785729235
Pages
131
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Nonfiction

Subjects

West Indian AmericansGirls & WomenChildren's Writings, AmericanNew YorkHunter, LatoyaBiography & AutobiographyCultural HeritageChildren of ImmigrantsDiariesChildren's WritingsElementary EducationSchoolsStudentsJunior High SchoolsEducation, ElementaryGirls

People

Latoya Hunter

Places

Bronx (New York, N.Y.)New YorkNew York (N.Y.)New York (State)