Just like everybody else

Lillian Rosen

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Just like everybody else

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lillian Rosen

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What if one day the world around you suddenly went silent? Fifteen-year-old Jenny faces this challenge after an accident leaves her deaf, turning her life upside down. How will she find her voice and prove she's just like everybody else?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Jenny, a fifteen-year-old girl who becomes deaf after an accident and strives to return to a normal life. It thoughtfully explores themes of disability, resilience, and identity, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should know it sensitively addresses the challenges of adapting to sudden hearing loss without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

155 pages
ISBN
0152416528
Pages
155
Publisher
Harcourt
Published
1981
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

DeafPeople With Disabilities