Send me a sign

Tiffany Schmidt

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Send me a sign

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tiffany Schmidt

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When high school senior Mia faces a leukemia diagnosis, her world turns upside down, pushing her to cling to horoscopes and lucky charms for hope. As she navigates treatments and changing relationships, Mia discovers strength in unexpected places. This heartfelt story explores courage and resilience during life's toughest challenges.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeIllness & HealthEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, fear & anxiety, emotional: loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Illness & Injury Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loss & Grief Profanity
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
5

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Details

ISBN
9780802728401
Publisher
Walker Books for Young Readers
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Social IssuesDeath & DyingSecretsFamily LifeLeukemiaHigh SchoolsSchoolsSuperstitionSchool StoriesFamiliesSecrecyPennsylvania

Places

Pennsylvania