Quicksilver Summer (High-Low Series for YA Readers)
D. Jean Young
Quicksilver Summer (High-Low Series for YA Readers)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by D. Jean Young
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Jason faces a challenging summer as he tries to overcome a troubled past in his small town. With a court date looming, he seeks a fresh start by volunteering at the local festival and discovering the power of second chances. Along the way, he learns about responsibility, friendship, and making better choices.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: fear & anxiety, social: poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1896184367
- Pages
- 158
- Publisher
- Montréal : Roussan Publishers
- Published
- May 4, 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 35,995
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 0m
- Text Density
- Standard