Rica's Summer (Not Just Proms & Parties)

Patricia G. Penny

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Rica's Summer (Not Just Proms & Parties)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patricia G. Penny

Not Just Proms & Parties

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

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.

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Relationship Issues Emotional: Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
25,230 words
2h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
1897073453
Pages
144
Publisher
Lobster Press
Published
September 15, 2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
25,230
Read-Aloud
~2h 48m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesYoung Adult FictionAdolescenceDating & SexSocial SituationsCampingFamily LifeSisters