Just like everybody else
Lillian Rosen
Just like everybody else
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lillian Rosen
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 — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0152416528
- Pages
- 155
- Publisher
- Harcourt
- Published
- 1981
- Type
- Fiction