Dream on, Amber (reissue)
Emma Shevah
Dream on, Amber (reissue)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Emma Shevah
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
7/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781911490296
- Pages
- 272
- Publisher
- Chicken House, The
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction