Just another name for lonely
Anne E. Schraff
Just another name for lonely
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anne E. Schraff
The text is written at a 4th 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
Tina isn’t just any kid—she carries a past that everyone in town talks about. Facing old rumors and new challenges, she must discover what friendship really means. Can she rewrite her story before loneliness becomes her only name?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Tina as she returns to her hometown, confronting the social challenges tied to her controversial past. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship and interpersonal relationships with sensitivity. Parents should know it addresses social dynamics and the complexities of belonging without graphic content.
Why we rated Just another name for lonely 9LE
Just another name for lonely is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 107 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Just another name for lonely works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Just another name for lonely as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Just another name for lonely explores friendship, interpersonal relations, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, interpersonal relations, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0780780078
- Pages
- 107
- Publisher
- Perfection Learning
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction