Semiprecious

D. Anne Love

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Semiprecious

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by D. Anne Love

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, loneliness, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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62,694 words
6h 58m read-aloud
ISBN
0689856385
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published
2006
Type
Fiction
Word Count
62,694
Read-Aloud
~6h 58m

Genres

Subjects

Family LifeOklahomaMothers and DaughtersSchools20th Century