Sailing home
Cynthia King
Sailing home
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cynthia King
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?
Themes
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 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0399208720
- Pages
- 175
- Publisher
- Putnam Publishing Group
- Published
- 1982
- Type
- Fiction