Little Chicago

Adam Rapp

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Little Chicago

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Adam Rapp

Reading Level 3-4 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 13+ Mature Content

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

An eleven-year-old boy faces heartbreaking challenges as he navigates difficult family life and unkind treatment at school, searching for hope and strength amid his struggles. His journey reveals the tough realities some children endure while trying to find their place in the world.

Themes

FamilyEmotional ProblemsSchoolsSurvival

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include child sexual abuse, child abuse, emotional: emotional problems. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 5 — Very Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Child Sexual Abuse Child Abuse Emotional: Emotional Problems Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Family Problems Social: Bullying
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
10
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

255 pages
49,206 words
5h 28m read-aloud
ISBN
9781886910720
Pages
255
Publisher
Front Street
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
49,206
Read-Aloud
~5h 28m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Child Sexual AbuseChild AbuseEmotional ProblemsSchoolsFamily ProblemsSexual Abuse