Saving June
Hannah Harrington
Saving June
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hannah Harrington
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Harper Scott is braver than anyone thinks—she faces the hardest goodbye by traveling across the country to honor her sister's memory. But the journey isn't just about ashes; it's about secrets, friendship, and finding strength in the darkest moments.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel explores themes of grief, suicide, and sisterhood as Harper copes with her sister June's death. It candidly addresses emotional struggles and the healing process, making it appropriate for teens aged 13 and up who can handle sensitive topics related to loss and mental health.
Why we rated Saving June 12IE
Saving June is written at a Level 7 reading level across 322 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Saving June works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Saving June as 12IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Suicide, Grief.
Thematically, Saving June explores family, sisters, friendship, and young adult fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, sisters, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 13+ — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Children currently coping with grief — the themes may hit close to home.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12IE — Intense — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780373210244
- Pages
- 322
- Publisher
- Harlequin
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction