My Own Lightning

Lauren Wolk

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My Own Lightning

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Wolk

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

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

Months after difficult times in Wolf Hollow, Annabelle faces the challenge of finding her brother’s lost dog, leading her to unexpected places and encounters. As summer unfolds, she must confront old conflicts and discover new truths about justice, friendship, and herself. This emotionally rich story invites readers to follow Annabelle’s journey of growth during a turbulent era.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include bullying, loss & grief, fear & anxiety. 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

Bullying Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

321 pages
61,106 words
6h 47m read-aloud
ISBN
9780525555599
Pages
321
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2022
Type
Fiction
Word Count
61,106
Read-Aloud
~6h 47m
Text Density
Standard

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