Shifting through neutral
Bridgett M. Davis
Shifting through neutral
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bridgett M. Davis
The text is written at a 5th 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
Set in 1970s Detroit, a young African-American girl named Rae faces the challenge of supporting her ailing father while navigating the complexities left by her mother's absence. As she searches for her own path, Rae confronts family struggles and her hopes for the future. Her journey reveals the strength found in resilience and self-discovery amid hardship.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, divorce & family change, emotional: loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0060572493
- Pages
- 305
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 86,846
- Read-Aloud
- ~9h 39m
- Text Density
- Dense