Mary Mehan awake
Jennifer L. Armstrong
Mary Mehan awake
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jennifer L. Armstrong
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
After enduring the hardships of serving as a nurse during the Civil War, Mary Mehan begins to heal while working for a naturalist. As she rebuilds her life, a heartfelt connection blossoms with a man who is deaf, opening her heart to new possibilities. Together, they navigate challenges and discover hope in unexpected places.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: identity & self-discovery, disability representation. Written for readers ages 13+.
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
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780679882763
- Pages
- 119
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 26,702
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 58m
- Text Density
- Standard