Money hungry
Sharon G. Flake
Money hungry
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sharon G. Flake
The text is written at a 4th 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
Raspberry Hill, a thirteen-year-old girl, carries the weight of her past struggles with homelessness and poverty. She dreams of a better life beyond the projects, but wonders if money alone can change her and her mother's future. This heartfelt story explores the challenges and hopes of growing up in a tough neighborhood.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include poverty & hardship, family, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 078680548X
- Pages
- 188
- Publisher
- Jump At The Sun
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 31,592
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 31m
- Text Density
- Standard