Karen's wish
Ann M. Martin
Karen's wish
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ann M. Martin
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Karen looks forward to a festive Christmas filled with cookies and decorations, but her grandmother’s sudden illness changes everything. Facing this challenge, Karen finds herself hoping for a miracle more than ever before. Her journey shows how love and hope can shine brightest during tough times.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, emotional: loss & grief. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0590436473
- Pages
- 136
- Publisher
- Apple
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 10,963
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 13m
- Text Density
- Light Text