Our Canadian Girl Penelope #2 the Glass Castle
Sharon E Mckay
Our Canadian Girl Penelope #2 the Glass Castle
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sharon E Mckay
The text is written at a 3rd 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
After a devastating explosion shakes her city, Penny faces a heartbreaking change when she must leave home to live with her grandmother in Montreal. Adjusting to a new life that feels nothing like the fairy tales she dreamed of, Penny learns to find strength and hope in unexpected places. This story captures the courage of a young girl navigating loss and new beginnings during a challenging time.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, disease, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
7/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0143312073
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Penguin Canada
- Published
- Sep 10, 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 11,796
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 19m
- Text Density
- Light Text