It's a wonderful death

Sarah J. Schmitt

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It's a wonderful death

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah J. Schmitt

Reading Level 1-2 6ME Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What would you do if you found out your soul was accidentally taken by the Grim Reaper? Seventeen-year-old RJ has to replay moments from her life to prove she's worthy of coming back to Earth. But changing the past might change her future in ways she never imagined—can she fix her mistakes before it's too late?

Themes

BullyingComing of AgeDeathJuvenile FictionSelf-DiscoveryHumorFantasy

Quick Assessment

This novel follows a sharp-tongued teenager who, after an accidental trip to the afterlife, must revisit key moments in her life to earn a second chance. The story explores themes of bullying, death, and self-discovery with humor and emotional depth. Suitable for older readers around age 12 and up due to mature themes involving death and social challenges.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Bullying Death
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

311 pages
ISBN
9781634501736
Pages
311
Publisher
Sky Pony
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BullyingDeathFuture Life