Rose's journal

Marissa Moss

Cover of Rose's journal

Rose's journal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of a Girl in the Great Depression

by Marissa Moss

Young American Voices

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th 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

Rose writes about her family's struggles as they face harsh dust storms and tough times on their Kansas farm during the 1930s Dust Bowl. Through her journal, readers experience the challenges and hopes of life during this historic hardship. It's a heartfelt glimpse into resilience and family bonds amidst a relentless natural disaster.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, poverty & hardship, physical danger. 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

Loss & Grief Poverty & Hardship Physical Danger Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

62 pages
8,696 words
58m read-aloud
ISBN
0152024239
Pages
62
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
8,696
Read-Aloud
~58 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Depressions1929KansasDust StormsDust Bowl Era, 1931-1939Farm LifeFamily LifeDiaries

Places

Kansas