Penny from heaven

Jennifer L. Holm

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Penny from heaven

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer L. Holm

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

Have you ever wondered what secrets a family might hide? Penny is about to turn twelve in the summer of 1953, a time when everything she thought she knew about her family starts to change. What will she discover about her father's mysterious past?

Themes

FamilySecretsComing of AgeJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set in 1953, this middle-grade novel follows Penny as she navigates family secrets and self-discovery during a pivotal summer. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently explores themes of family life and loss without graphic content, making it a thoughtful read for children beginning to understand complex emotions.

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
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

274 pages
ISBN
9780440422617
Pages
274
Publisher
Yearling Books
Published
2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FamiliesSecretsFamily LifeItalian AmericansSecrecy

Places

New Jersey