Sea in Winter

Christine Day

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Sea in Winter

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Christine Day

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

When an injury puts her ballet dreams on hold, Maisie struggles to find joy in her family’s winter road trip along the rugged coast near her mother's Makah heritage. As the journey unfolds, she discovers new connections to her roots and herself. This heartfelt story explores healing, family bonds, and cultural identity.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
38,788 words
4h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062872043
Pages
256
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published
2021
Type
Fiction
Word Count
38,788
Read-Aloud
~4h 19m
Text Density
Standard