It's a green thing
Melody Carlson
It's a green thing
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Maya: Book 2
by Melody Carlson
Diary of a Teenage Girl: Maya
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Maya Stark is finding her footing as a teenager despite challenges at home, including her mother's absence and her famous father's busy life. Living with her uncle, she embraces a new summer filled with a job, a green car, and a chance to write about environmental issues, all while exploring her faith and complex feelings for someone in her youth group. As Maya navigates the ups and downs of growing up, she learns what it truly means to live her beliefs.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 11+.
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
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781601421180
- Pages
- 257
- Publisher
- Multnomah
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 53,071
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 54m
- Text Density
- Standard