Itch

Michelle D. Kwasney

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Itch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michelle D. Kwasney

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When Itch moves to Ohio after losing her grandpa, she struggles to fit in until she befriends the dazzling Gwendolyn. Beneath Gwendolyn's sparkling exterior lies a painful secret, and Itch must find the bravery to face the truth. This heartfelt story explores friendship, family bonds, and standing up for what's right during a challenging time.

Themes

FriendshipFamilySocial Issues - Physical & Emotional AbuseComing of AgeHistorical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: physical & emotional abuse, emotional: fear & anxiety, physical/safety: mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Emotional: Physical & Emotional Abuse Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Mild Peril Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
49,746 words
5h 32m read-aloud
ISBN
9780805080834
Pages
256
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Published
April 29, 2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
49,746
Read-Aloud
~5h 32m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Girls & WomenSocial IssuesFriendshipPhysical & Emotional AbuseSocial SituationsYoung Adult Fiction