Eva moves the furniture
Margot Livesey
Eva moves the furniture
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Margot Livesey
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
What if the world around you changes so much that even your closest friends feel distant? Eva is learning to care for brave soldiers in a city filled with secrets and hope. But when she meets a young surgeon, mysterious forces from her past tug at her heart—what will she choose?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set during World War II, this middle-grade novel follows Eva, a young woman training as a nurse in Glasgow who navigates love, friendship, and the challenges of growing up amid war. Themes include maternal deprivation and imaginary companions, offering a thoughtful exploration of identity and emotional resilience appropriate for ages 9-12. The story contains mild emotional complexity related to war and personal loss but is suitable for middle-grade readers.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0805068015
- Pages
- 232
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction