Cover of Semiprecious

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