Salted caramel dreams

Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper

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Salted caramel dreams

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Swirl Novel

by Jackie Nastri Bardenwerper

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Friendship isn’t always sweet—sometimes it’s salty like caramel! Jasmine and Kiara were inseparable, inventing secret handshakes and tasty treats, until basketball and betrayal changed everything. Now Jasmine must step into the spotlight of drama club and decide if their friendship can survive the biggest test yet.

Themes

FriendshipMiddle SchoolTheaterFamilyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of friendship, change, and self-discovery as Jasmine navigates the challenges of middle school and shifting relationships. Suitable for ages 9-12, it realistically portrays the ups and downs of best friendships and the value of trying new activities like drama club. There is mild emotional conflict around trust and social dynamics but no content concerns for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Friendship Emotional: Betrayal Emotional: Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

229 pages
ISBN
9781510730106
Pages
229
Publisher
Sky Pony
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

TheaterMiddle SchoolsSchoolsBest FriendsFriendshipColombian Americans