Lucky little things
Janice Erlbaum
Lucky little things
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Janice Erlbaum
The text is written at a 4th 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
Emma Macintyre, an eighth grader, finds a curious letter that asks her to name ten lucky wishes she hopes to come true. As she navigates middle school challenges and family changes, she discovers surprising truths about luck and herself. This heartfelt story explores friendship, hope, and growing up.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include profanity, bullying, sexual situations. 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
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780374306526
- Pages
- 274
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 41,451
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 36m
- Text Density
- Standard