Semiprecious
by D. Anne Love
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
As summer fades, Garnet eagerly anticipates the adventures of seventh grade alongside her radiant sister, Opal. But when their mother suddenly leaves for Nashville chasing a dream, Garnet and Opal are left to navigate a new life in Oklahoma on their own. Together, they discover the strength of sisterhood and learn to embrace their changing family and themselves during a challenging time.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFamilyComing of AgeFriendshipHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Divorce & Family Change Loneliness Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0689856385
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 62,694
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Family life -- Oklahoma -- FictionMothers and daughters -- FictionSchools -- FictionOklahoma -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction