Josephine Against the Sea
Shakirah Bourne
Josephine Against the Sea
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Shakirah Bourne
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if your favorite game was the only way to keep your family together? Imagine Josephine, the mischievous girl from Barbados, fighting not just for a spot on the cricket team but to protect her dad from a magical sea creature! Can she outsmart a vengeful spirit before she loses everything she loves?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Josephine Against the Sea is a middle-grade novel blending Caribbean mythology with themes of family and friendship. The story explores an eleven-year-old girl's struggle to protect her relationship with her father while confronting magical challenges. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes mild fantasy peril and themes of loyalty and courage.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781338642087
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- Scholastic Incorporated
- Published
- Jul 06, 2021
- Type
- Fiction