Secrets of Peaches

Jodi Lynn Anderson

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Secrets of Peaches

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jodi Lynn Anderson

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The scent of ripe peaches fills the warm summer air, sticky and sweet on your fingers. Three best friends—Murphy, Leeda, and Birdie—laugh and dream among the orchard's rows, but change is coming as they face tough goodbyes and new chances. Sometimes, endings hurt, but they can also grow into the most surprising beginnings.

Quick Assessment

Set against the backdrop of a peach orchard in Georgia, this middle-grade novel explores themes of friendship, change, and personal growth. The story realistically portrays the emotional ups and downs that come with growing up, including breakups and moving on, making it suitable for readers ages 9-12. It offers a warm and heartfelt look at interpersonal relationships and the bittersweet nature of change.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

331 pages
ISBN
9780061855221
Pages
331
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FriendshipGeorgiaFarm LifeInterpersonal Relations