Pinned

Sharon G. Flake

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Pinned

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon G. Flake

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Adonis, a brilliant boy who uses a wheelchair, catches the eye of Autumn, a tough ninth grader who excels at wrestling despite struggling with reading. Autumn is determined to break through the barriers between them and bring Adonis into her world, even if it means facing challenges from friends and herself. Together, they navigate friendship, courage, and acceptance in unexpected ways.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include learning disabilities, physical disability, friendship. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Learning Disabilities Physical Disability Friendship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

228 pages
39,593 words
4h 24m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545057189
Pages
228
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
39,593
Read-Aloud
~4h 24m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

African AmericansPeople With DisabilitiesLearning DisabilitiesLearning DisabledHigh SchoolsSchoolsBest FriendsFriendship