Cover of Mine for Keeps

Mine for Keeps

by jean little

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

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.

Representation & Themes

Disability RepresentationFamilyFriendshipComing of Age

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

Details

ISBN
0316527939
Pages
186
Publisher
Boston ; Toronto : Little, Brown
Published
Apr 29, 1962
Type
Fiction
Word Count
47,126

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Children's fictionPeople with disabilities, fictionCerebral palsy, fiction