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Kate

by Jean Little

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

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

Kate's world turns upside down when she learns surprising truths about her rival Sheila's background, sparking a journey to uncover her own family's past. As she digs deeper, hidden conflicts emerge that challenge what she thought she knew about identity and friendship. Navigating these new feelings, Kate discovers that some differences can test even the strongest bonds.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFriendshipComing of AgeFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Identity & Self-Discovery Friendship Family Change
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
000648073X
Pages
167
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
35,048

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile fictionFriendshipJews

Places

United States