Failure Friday

Andrea Burns

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Failure Friday

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Andrea Burns

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever felt like you just can’t keep up with everyone else? Emma’s family lives and breathes running, but when she joins the running club, things don’t go as fast or as smoothly as she hoped. What if failing isn’t the end, but the start of something amazing?

Quick Assessment

This early reader explores themes of perseverance and self-acceptance through Emma’s journey in a family of runners. It gently addresses feelings of failure and encourages children to view setbacks as opportunities for growth. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story includes positive messages about resilience and overcoming self-doubt.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

33 pages
ISBN
9781953945686
Pages
33
Publisher
National Center for Youth Issues
Published
2022
Type
Fiction

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