Family reunion

Caroline B. Cooney

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Family reunion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Shelley navigates the ups and downs of a lively family reunion, learning to accept her parents' separation and the changes in her family. Amid laughter, tears, and unexpected moments, she discovers her own strength as the steady heart of her clan. This story captures the messy, heartfelt journey of growing up amidst family chaos.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeHumor

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, emotional: loneliness, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Emotional: Loneliness Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Religious Themes Structural: Fourth Wall Break Emotional: Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

195 pages
42,691 words
4h 45m read-aloud
ISBN
0385731361
Pages
195
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
42,691
Read-Aloud
~4h 45m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Family Life