Sailing home

Cynthia King

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Sailing home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cynthia King

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you had to leave everything behind because of a big mistake someone else made? Imagine sailing the open sea with your best friend, trying to forget the past and find your way back home. But can you really escape the shadows of false accusations and start fresh?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows eighteen-year-old Paul as he returns home after two years with a hippie family, aiming to finish school and reconnect with a friend through sailing. The story deals with themes of misunderstanding, running away, and reconciliation, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the exploration of family conflict and false accusations, handled in an age-appropriate way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Family Conflict
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
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

175 pages
ISBN
0399208720
Pages
175
Publisher
Putnam Publishing Group
Published
1982
Type
Fiction

Genres

Hippies

Subjects

RunawaysSailingHippies