Dream on, Amber (reissue)

Emma Shevah

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Dream on, Amber (reissue)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emma Shevah

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 6th 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

Have you ever felt like you just don't fit in? Amber Alessandra Leola Kimiko Miyamoto is tiny, half Japanese and half Italian, and starting a new school with an old-fashioned phone — already feeling out of place. But the biggest challenge? Her dad left when she was little, and now Amber must figure out how to keep dreaming when a part of her feels missing.

Quick Assessment

Dream On, Amber is a middle-grade novel about a young girl navigating her mixed heritage, a new school, and the emotional challenges of an absent parent. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of identity, family, and resilience with sensitivity. Parents should note the story deals gently with family separation and feelings of loss.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Loss & Grief Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9781911490296
Pages
272
Publisher
Chicken House, The
Published
2018
Type
Fiction