Million Ways Home

Dianna Dorisi Winget

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Million Ways Home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dianna Dorisi Winget

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

The sharp scent of pine fills the air as Poppy races through the quiet Washington woods, her heart pounding louder than the crunch of leaves beneath her feet. Everything she thought she knew about home is changing fast—especially after she sees something no one else should witness. Now, with a brave dog named Gunner by her side, Poppy faces a world full of secrets and fears, searching for a place to belong.

Themes

FamilyMissing PersonsDogsAdventureResilience

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows twelve-year-old Poppy Parker as she copes with her grandmother's stroke and becomes entangled in a dangerous situation after witnessing a murder. The story explores themes of family, loss, and resilience, set against the backdrop of witness protection and the bond between Poppy and a German shepherd. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes mild peril and emotional challenges but is appropriate for mature middle-grade readers.

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

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780545667081
Pages
256
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

GrandparentsMissing PersonsDogsWashington