Paula Danziger's Amber Brown is On the Move

Bruce Coville, Paula Danziger, Elizabeth Levy

Cover of Paula Danziger's Amber Brown is On the Move

Paula Danziger's Amber Brown is On the Move

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bruce Coville, Paula Danziger, Elizabeth Levy

Reading Level 3-4 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Amber Brown is braver than you think—moving to a new home and facing big changes doesn't scare her away. Even when her family feels different, she finds ways to hold on to what matters most. Discover why Amber's journey shows that change can lead to surprising new beginnings.

Themes

FamilyMarriage & DivorceSchool & EducationSocial Themes

Quick Assessment

This story explores the challenges children face during family changes such as remarriage and moving homes. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it sensitively addresses themes of family, divorce, and adjustment, helping children understand complex emotions in a relatable way without intense conflict.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: high

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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
3
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

170 pages
ISBN
9780399161698
Pages
170
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Published
2013
Type
Fiction
Lexile
600L

Genres

Brown, Amber (Fictitious character)

Subjects

FamilyMarriage & DivorceSchool & EducationSocial ThemesNew ExperienceFather-daughter RelationshipFamiliesFamily LifeMovingHousehold MovingSchoolsHouseholdGraffiti, LiliRomans, NouvellesDéménagementÉcolesFamilleRomansAmitié