My Fate According to the Butterfly
Gail D. Villanueva
My Fate According to the Butterfly
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gail D. Villanueva
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
As Sabrina's eleventh birthday approaches, she hopes to unite her family despite their distance, inspired by a mysterious black butterfly that seems to predict her fate. With her best friend Pepper and her sister Nadine, who is chasing a dangerous story, Sabrina creates a bucket list to make the most of their time together. But when Nadine's investigation into the city's dark secrets puts them all at risk, Sabrina must face fears bigger than she imagined.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, mild peril, social: war & conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781338310504
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 41,908
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 39m