Her father's daughter
Mollie Poupeney
Her father's daughter
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mollie Poupeney
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
Set against the rugged backdrop of 1930s Oregon logging country, Maggie Morrison navigates the challenges of growing up amid family struggles and a changing world. From outboxing her brother to facing the hardships of her father's drinking and unwelcome attention from older men, Maggie's journey is one of resilience and self-discovery. As she moves from childhood to young womanhood, she learns what it means to find strength within herself despite life's uncertainties.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0385327609
- Pages
- 245
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 54,348
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 2m
- Text Density
- Standard