Jailbirds' daughter

Irene Carr

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Jailbirds' daughter

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Irene Carr

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Here’s a secret: Emma’s life seems perfect, with a cozy home in Brighton and a loving family. But when Matt dreams of a farmhouse in the south of France, everything begins to change in ways she never expected. And that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Children of criminalsDeceptionSocial conditionsFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Emma as she navigates complex family dynamics and challenging social conditions. The story touches on themes of deception and the struggles faced by children of criminals, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12 who are ready to explore nuanced emotional and social issues.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

328 pages
ISBN
9781846171901
Pages
328
Publisher
Charnwood
Published
2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social ConditionsChildren of CriminalsDeception

Places

Sunderland (England)