Seven Going On Seventeen

Jacqueline Reid-Walsh

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Seven Going On Seventeen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Tween Studies in the Culture of Girlhood

by Jacqueline Reid-Walsh

Reading Level 7 12MS 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 faint buzz of chatter fills the room, mixed with the scent of new school supplies and fresh hopes. Imagine stepping into a world where being a tween means more than just age—it’s a time full of surprises, challenges, and discoveries that shape who you are. These stories dive deep into what makes tween years so special, revealing the hidden power behind those early steps toward becoming a teen.

Themes

Gender StudiesSocial ScienceFriendshipComing of AgeFamily

Quick Assessment

This book explores the complex experiences of tween girls through a collection of essays by international authors. It challenges common ideas about girlhood innocence and examines how marketing influences young girls during these formative years. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it provides thoughtful perspectives on social and gender studies topics without explicit content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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

359 pages
ISBN
9780820467719
Pages
359
Publisher
Peter Lang
Published
May 2005
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Women's StudiesSocial ConditionsGender StudiesSocial ScienceSociologyChildren's StudiesFeminism & Feminist TheoryConditions SocialesFillesGirlsMeisjesGttWomen, Social Conditions