One Thing for Sure

David Gifaldi

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One Thing for Sure

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Gifaldi

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if your whole world changed in just one summer? Imagine facing tough choices, new friendships, and secrets that could change everything. How do you hold on to who you are when everything feels uncertain?

Quick Assessment

One Thing for Sure is a coming-of-age novel aimed at middle school and early high school readers, exploring social challenges and personal growth. It addresses themes relevant to young teens, such as identity and navigating complex social situations. The content is appropriate for ages 13-18, with realistic portrayals of adolescent experiences.

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

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Social: Social Situations - General
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

184 pages
ISBN
9780613840897
Pages
184
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
December 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesSocial SituationsPrisonersFathers and SonsFathers