Cover of Sassy

Sassy

Little Sister is Not My Name

by Sharon M. Draper

Sassy

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Sassy feels frustrated being the tiniest kid in her fourth-grade class, but when her family faces a challenge, she discovers that being small can be a superpower. With courage and heart, she steps up to help in a big way. This uplifting story celebrates self-confidence and family bonds.

Representation & Themes

African American RepresentationSelf-acceptanceFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780545071512
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
18,275

Genres

African Americans

Subjects

Size -- FictionSelf-acceptance -- FictionFamily life -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionFashionJuvenile fictionStage managersFamily lifeFictionConcertsNamesBody sizeStatureSelf-acceptanceSizeAfrican AmericansPiccoloFamilies1000blackgirlbooksChildren's fictionSize and shape, fictionSelf-acceptance, fictionFamily life, fictionAfrican americans, fictionSinging, fictionFamily, fictionTeachers, fictionMusic, fictionEntertaining, fiction