Fat Angie

e. E. Charlton-Trujillo

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Fat Angie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by e. E. Charlton-Trujillo

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Have you ever felt like no one really sees who you are inside? Angie is dealing with mean kids at school, a missing sister, and hard days that make her want to hide. But what if a new friend could help her find hope when things seem darkest?

Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeFamilyBullyingMental HealthSchools

Quick Assessment

Fat Angie is a middle-grade novel that explores themes of grief, bullying, and self-acceptance through the story of a girl struggling with her sister's capture and her own emotional pain. It addresses sensitive topics such as mental health and suicide attempts in an honest but age-appropriate way, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12 who can handle mature themes with guidance. The story also highlights the importance of friendship and resilience in difficult times.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Suicide Attempt Bullying Mental Health
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9780763663735
Pages
272
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

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