Finding my voice

Marie G. Lee

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Finding my voice

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marie G. Lee

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th 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

Ellen Sung navigates the challenges of her final year in high school while striving to make college decisions. Facing classmates' biases and her family's high expectations, she learns to stand up for herself and embrace her identity. This heartfelt story explores the ups and downs of growing up between cultures and finding confidence.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, parental pressure, identity & self-discovery. 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

Racial Discrimination Parental Pressure Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

214 pages
38,662 words
4h 18m read-aloud
ISBN
0064472450
Pages
214
Publisher
HarperTeen
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
38,662
Read-Aloud
~4h 18m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Korean AmericansHigh SchoolsSchoolsParent and ChildCollege ChoicePrejudices