My thirteenth winter

Samantha Abeel

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My thirteenth winter

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Memoir

by Samantha Abeel

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The scratch of pencils and the buzz of lockers fill the air as a new school year begins. Imagine facing tricky math problems that just won’t add up, while your heart races with worry about remembering locker combinations and fitting in. It’s a journey of challenges and courage that shows how strength grows in the hardest moments.

Themes

Learning DisabilitiesEmotional ResilienceComing of AgeFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the real-life struggles of a young girl dealing with dyscalculia, a math-related learning disability, alongside the anxiety and challenges of seventh grade. It offers an empathetic look at learning disabilities and emotional resilience, suitable for children ages 9-12. Parents should know it sensitively portrays anxiety and learning difficulties without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

203 pages
ISBN
0439339049
Pages
203
Publisher
Orchard Books (NY)
Published
2003
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

PatientsAcalculia in ChildrenLearning Disabled ChildrenChildren, Biography

People

Samantha Abeel (1977-)