Rica's Summer (Not Just Proms & Parties)
Patricia G. Penny
Rica's Summer (Not Just Proms & Parties)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Patricia G. Penny
The text is written at a 5th 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
Rica navigates the ups and downs of teenage life, facing challenges in friendships and family while discovering who she truly is. This story captures the emotional twists and social struggles that many teens experience, making it easy to connect with Rica's journey. Filled with realistic characters and situations, it offers a heartfelt look at growing up.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: relationship issues, emotional: family change. 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
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1897073453
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Lobster Press
- Published
- September 15, 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 25,230
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 48m
- Text Density
- Standard