Precious gold, precious jade

Sharon E. Heisel

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Precious gold, precious jade

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon E. Heisel

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

In a small Oregon mining town, Angelena and Leeana form a unique bond despite coming from very different worlds. As Leeana adjusts to life after moving from China, the girls face challenges from those who resist change and harbor prejudice. Together, they navigate a community filled with tension and danger, discovering the strength of friendship in difficult times.

Themes

FriendshipPrejudicesGold mines and miningMulticulturalRacism

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racism, murder, prejudices. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Racism Murder Prejudices Violence
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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

186 pages
41,515 words
4h 37m read-aloud
ISBN
0823414329
Pages
186
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
41,515
Read-Aloud
~4h 37m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Chinese

Subjects

PrejudicesGold Mines and MiningChineseUnited StatesRacismMurder