If it hadn't been for Yoon Jun

Marie G. Lee

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If it hadn't been for Yoon Jun

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marie G. Lee

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

When Yoon Jun, a new student from Korea, arrives at school, seventh grader Alice Larsen finds herself drawn to his stories and culture. Through their growing friendship, Alice embarks on a journey to explore her own Korean heritage and discovers more about who she truly is.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

134 pages
32,302 words
3h 35m read-aloud
ISBN
0395629411
Pages
134
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
1993
Type
Fiction
Word Count
32,302
Read-Aloud
~3h 35m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

IdentityKorean AmericansAdoptionSchools