Letting go of Bobby James, or, How I found myself of steam
Valerie Hobbs
Letting go of Bobby James, or, How I found myself of steam
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Or How I Found My Self of Steam
by Valerie Hobbs
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
After escaping an abusive marriage with only twenty dollars, sixteen-year-old Jody starts over in a small Florida town, working long hours and finding shelter where she can. As she befriends Effaline, another girl facing her own struggles, Jody discovers that helping someone else might be the key to reclaiming her own strength and hope. This touching story explores the courage it takes to rebuild and the power of unexpected friendships.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include wife abuse, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0374343845
- Pages
- 135
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 31,617
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 31m
- Text Density
- Standard