Mine for Keeps

jean little

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Mine for Keeps

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by jean little

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Sally faces the exciting yet difficult journey of moving from a care center to living with her family and attending school. As she navigates new experiences and friendships, she discovers her own strength and resilience. This story highlights the challenges and triumphs of adapting to change with courage.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include disability representation, adjustment to family change, school challenges. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Disability Representation Adjustment to Family Change School Challenges
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

186 pages
47,126 words
5h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
0316527939
Pages
186
Publisher
Boston ; Toronto : Little, Brown
Published
Apr 29, 1962
Type
Fiction
Word Count
47,126
Read-Aloud
~5h 14m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

People With DisabilitiesCerebral Palsy