Mary Mehan awake

Jennifer L. Armstrong

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Mary Mehan awake

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer L. Armstrong

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

HealingDeafPeople with disabilitiesComing of AgeRomance

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Disability Representation
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

119 pages
26,702 words
2h 58m read-aloud
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

Genres

Subjects

HealingDeafPeople With Disabilities