OPERATION

Caroline B. Cooney

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OPERATION

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Caroline B. Cooney

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

When their mother is deployed overseas during the Persian Gulf War, siblings Laura, Langan, and Nicholas face the challenges of managing life on their own. Together, they navigate new responsibilities and the emotional strain of separation, discovering strength in their family bond.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, family change, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

War & Conflict Family Change 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

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

211 pages
42,098 words
4h 41m read-aloud
ISBN
0440226899
Pages
211
Publisher
Laurel Leaf
Published
August 1, 1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
42,098
Read-Aloud
~4h 41m
Text Density
Standard

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