Saying goodbye
Marie G. Lee
Saying goodbye
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Marie G. Lee
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Ellen Sung begins her freshman year at Harvard, diving into creative writing while discovering more about her Korean roots. Along the way, she navigates friendships and confronts challenges tied to identity and cultural expectations in a new environment.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include identity & self-discovery, prejudices. Written for readers ages 13+.
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
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780395670668
- Pages
- 219
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 49,122
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 27m
- Text Density
- Standard